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Ecology of Everglades Alligator Holes

This web resource is a poster describing the ecology of Everglades alligator holes. The poster includes a description of the research, its function including a Flow Chart of Hydroperiod Effects on Alligators, methods, mapping summary, ecological characterization, spatial analysis. The poster includes tables, images, and diagrams.

  • Image of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Conservation Genetics: Amphibians and Reptiles

This web page presents samples of genetics and genomics research from the USGS Biological Resources Discipline about the conservation genetics of amphibians and reptiles.

  • Male Spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum). Photo taken March 2003 in a small forested wetland in

Herpetological Monitoring Using a Pitfall Trapping Design in Southern California

The steps necessary to conduct a pitfall trapping survey for small terrestrial vertebrates are presented. Descriptions of the materials needed and the methods to build trapping equipment from raw materials are discussed. Recommended data collection techniques are given along with suggested data fields. Animal specimen processing procedures, More...

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Amphibians & Reptiles of the Southeastern United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands

This website links to descriptions, images, and vocalizations of Amphibians & Reptiles of the Southeastern United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Species profiles for Frogs and Toads, Salamanders, with a Glossary of Useful Herpetological Terms, as well as links to FISC's Herpetology Program, the Southeast ARMI initiative, Southeast ARMI Fact More...

  • Hyla crucifer - Spring peeper