- Alabama Herpetological Atlas Project - Includes species list, teacher's guide and project information.
- Amazon Herp - Introduction to the reptiles and amphibians of the Peruvian, Amazon, with images. Includes articles from Reptiles magazine.
- Amphibian Declines in the United States - A report by Michael J. Lannoo on the decrease in numbers in many amphibian populations in the United States and the reasons behind these declines.
- Amphibian Information Centre - Marc Staniszewski provides details of the biology, reproduction and captive care of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts.
- Amphibian Malformations - Tracks developments in the malformation and decline of amphibian populations in North America.
- Amphibians - Notes on the habitats and distribution of amphibians, their classification, their structure and function, life cycle and behavior.
- Amphibians and Reptiles in Bulgaria and Balkan Peninsula - Data about regional herpetofauna, including checklists, distribution, images and conservation status.
- Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina - Guide to the herpetofauna of North Carolina which includes photographs, descriptions and frog calls.
- Amphibians and Reptiles: Herps - The Cofrin Centre for Biodiversity provides information on the biology of reptiles and amphibians including details of those occurring in the Wisconsin area
- AmphibiaWeb - A searchable online database of amphibians with much information relating to their biology and conservation.
- Anurans - An introduction to aspects of evolution, diversity and the characteristics of frogs and toads. The Anurans are the most successful, abundant and diverse of the amphibians.
- Australian Herpetology Dictionary - Repository of information on herpetofauna and ongoing herpetological research from James Cook University in Australia.
- Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management - Conservation materials and species accounts for herpetofauna of the midwestern United States.
- Center for Reptile and Amphibian Research - Specializes in collecting and breeding diverse species. Offers assembled species list, research results and images.
- Contemporary Herpetology - Devoted to the global dissemination of scientific data on amphibians, turtles, crocodilians and reptiles.
- Crocodilian Biology Database - Includes information on morphological adaptations and general biology of crocodilians.
- Ecosnake.com - Promotes understanding of reptiles and amphibians in the wild and as well as captivity. Offers general information, forum and images.
- Ecotoxicology of Tropical Amphibians - Nicole Sookoo at the University of the West Indies has been testing the susceptibility of the frog, Physalaemus pustulosus, to various herbicides.
- Feasibility and Efficiency of Transmitter Force-Feeding in Studying the Reproductive Biology of Large Snakes - The secretive nature of snakes imposes a serious challenge for field studies. This article studies the effectiveness of force-feeding radiotransmitters to study the mating system in anacondas.
- Field Observations of California Amphibians and Reptiles - Data about a book on California's herpetofauna by William Flaxington. Offers species lists and images.
- Florida Museum of Natural History Herpetology - Programs and resources for native reptiles and amphibians. Includes checklists and events.
- Great Lakes Declining Amphibians Working Group - Group devoted to investigating the worldwide decline in amphibian population. Features a list of publications.
- Herp Digest - Weekly published electronic newsletter about latest international scientific and conservation news on reptiles and amphibians.
- Herper.com: Reptiles and Amphibians - Articles, photographs and links related to herpetology, herpetoculture and herpetofauna.
- Herpetological Conservation and Biology - Journal dedicated to the conservation, ecology, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles. Open-access.
- Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History - Department information, a list of collections and amphibian species of the world checklist.
- Herpetology Northwest Conservation - Site for the pacific northwestern United States that offers data on the life history and conservation of the species.
- Herpetology of Robert Jadin - Dedicated to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians, this expeditionist's journal contains images, articles and stories.
- Herpetology.com - Comprehensive collection of internet links related to the study of reptiles and amphibians.
- Herping The Trans-Pecos - Pictorial tour of the species in several regions of west Texas. Images and notes on herpetofauna found in the area.
- Herps of Panama - An extensive list of the reptiles and amphibians of Panama including photographs and species descriptions.
- Herps of Texas - Guide to the state's reptiles and amphibians. Includes information, photograph gallery and range maps.
- International Herpetological Symposium - Provides a yearly symposium for the dissemination of data and research pertaining to amphibians and reptiles.
- Kansas Herp Atlas - Site includes detailed species accounts for the state's reptiles and amphibians, forum, and links.
- Mike's Herpetofauna Page - Images and field notes of United States reptiles and amphibians by Mike Pingleton.
- Names of North American Amphibians and Reptiles - Translations of scientific names, list of description citations and data of persons honored in the nomenclature.
- Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative - NEARMI aims to determine the proportion of surveyed areas that are occupied by various species of amphibians and to estimate amphibian population sizes and trends.
- Phyllomedusa: Journal of Neotropical Herpetology - Publishes original research, short articles and review papers concerning the whole field of Herpetology and is available without charge.
- Pilbara Pythons - Australian based website that includes herpetology help information, images, reptile safari data and related links.
- Rainforest Reptiles - Notes on the reproductive biology of reptiles, the amniotic egg and reptilian health problems. Also images and details of some Australian reptiles.
- Reproductive Biology of Snakes - Transcript of an interview with Professor Robert Aldridge at the Science Show 2006 on snake reproduction and pheromone communication between snakes during mating.
- Reptile and Amphibian Images - Images of reptiles and amphibians from around the world taken by Zoltan Takacs.
- Reptiles - Article discussing the advances reptiles have made over amphibians that have allowed them to move successfully into terrestrial habitats.
- Reptiles - Notes on cold-bloodedness, respiration, the skin, the egg, fertilization, the heart and the kidney of reptiles.
- Reptiles - Introduction to the biology of snakes, turtles, lizards, alligators and crocodiles with a reptile quiz.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Coastal Southern California - Illustrated guide to all native and introduced species by Robert N. Fisher, Ted J. Case and Chris Brown.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Iowa - A photographic field guide and detailed account of Iowan reptiles and amphibians as well as related links.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota - Photographic field guides and detailed accounts of the reptiles and amphibians that reside in the area.
- Reptiles and Amphibians of Oregon - Source of information for reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific northwest, presented by the University of Oregon.
- Reptiles Down Under - News, information, articles and images concerning Australian reptiles, amphibians as well as herpetology.
- Reptiles of British Columbia - Information on the reptiles found in the region. Includes species descriptions, images, range maps and related links.
- Reptilia - Biomedia Zoology Museum - Notes on the evolution, body structure, classification and key features of reptiles.
- ReptiliaQuiz.com - Designed as an informational tool for use by anyone with an interest in Reptiles or the study of herpetology. Test your herpetological knowledge on the quiz page.
- Savannah River Ecology Lab Herpetology - Data on research activities, images, sounds and species descriptions from this lab that is situated in South Carolina.
- Sea Snake Classification, Biology and Ecology - Vimoksalehi Lukoschek is researching sea snakes and describes the biological adaptations that they have made to adapt to a marine environment.
- Snake Scales - Article from Wikipedia discussing the morphology, nomenclature, arrangement and importance of snake scales.
- South American Journal of Herpetology - Published by the Brazilian Society of Herpetology, the journal aims to provide a medium of communication with local communities and promote international scientific cooperation.
- South Asian Herpetology - Supports the discussion of reptiles and amphibians in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
- South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians - Features images, notes, observations and links about the species found in the area.
- Successfully Owning Herps - An author's guide to choosing reptiles and amphibians. Includes identifications and species data.
- Thermoregulatory Associated Skin Color Changes - Researchers at the Tattersall Laboratory are investigating the relationship between skin color and the ambient temperature in a South American frog.
- Toxinology - Dr. Bryan Grieg Fry describes his research on, and experiences with, venomous snakes and lizards.
- Tree Frog Embryos Distinguish Vibrational Differences - Boston University researcher Karen Warkentin investigates what cues prompt tree frog embryos to hatch early when shaken by a hungry reptile but not when buffeted by another outside force such as rain.
- Triturus - Provides an international information service for research involving European newts.
- West Virginia Herpetology - Thomas Pauley's lab at Marshall University includes a complete guide to amphibians and reptiles in the state.
- Wild Herps - John Sullivan's small collection of images and notes about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
- Wisconsin Herpetology - Data resource created by the Milwaukee Public Museum to educate the public on the amphibians and reptiles found in the area.
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Description
Reptiles are cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates having the skin covered with scales. The class includes tortoises, turtles, lizards, snakes and the Crocodilia. Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates with smooth skin. The class includes salamander |
