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Vertebrata (Vertebrates)       [Garezers, St. Joseph, Michigan] Mugurkaulnieki
Class Amphibia (Amphibians)
  Order Anura (Frogs & Toads)
  Order Caudata (Salamanders)

Class Reptilia (Reptiles)
  Order Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
  Order Testudines (Turtles & Tortoises)

Abinieki
Vardes & Krupji
Ķirzakas
 
Rāpuļi
Ķirzakas & Čūskas
Bruņurupuči
From the Animal Diversity Web housed by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. ...

Classification, photos, & image sources ... Anura (frogs & toads), Caudata (newts & salamanders), Testudines (turtles), & Squamata (lizards & snakes)

CNAH: Center for N. American Herpetology
Amphibians
& Reptiles of
North America
Amphibian Species of the World
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Fetcher Metasearch Engine

KEYWORDS:
Anura, Caudata, Squamata, Testudine, Herpetology

Michigan Frog & Toad Survey ...
Sponsored by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, this survey is designed to increase our knowledge of anuran abundance and distribution, and to monitor populations over the long term.
... Data Summaries
Michigan's Frogs & Toads
photos, vocalizations (quicktime & .au sound formats), descriptions, and habitats
CORINE Biotopes project in Latvia

Latvia's Red Data Book
Reptiles & Amphibians
Herpetology Link Lists
... Wisconsin Herp Pages
... The Leaping Pad
... International Reptiles & Amphibians
... Electronic Zoo
Amphibian Monitoring Programs
... Michigan
... Great Lakes
... N. America
... World
Michigan Herp Fauna

University of Michigan Museum of Zoology:   Checklist includes taxon, range map, sound files, photos, & status

Amphibians...Frogs...Toads...Salamanders       Reptiles...Lizards...Snakes...Turtles
R E L A T E D       R E S O U R C E S
Michigan   *   St. Joseph County   *   Garezers   *   North America   *   Latvia *   World

 
herps
* Longevity of Reptiles & Amphibians in Captivity ...
* Herp Index ... regional, resources
* Reptiles & Amphibians ... photos and descriptions from the Savannah River Herpetology Laboratory, S. Carolina
* The Herptox Page ... effects of environmental contaminants on reptiles and amphibians
 
* Amphibians & Reptiles in Decline ... Contents include an introduction and bibliography to the nature of amphibian decline, Michigan amphibian phylogeny, a separate listing of endangered, threatened and special concern Michigan species, and links to related internet resources ... [compiled by Doug Woodhams]
 
reptiles
* The EMBL Reptile Database ... lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodiles, amphisbaenians, turtles
 
amphibians
Frogs, Toads and Salamanders ... Introduction, characteristics, classification, discussion of phylogenetic relationships, and references ... [pages compiled as part of the Tree of Life Project]  
* A group of frogs is an army; a group of toads is a knot and other trivia
* Frogland ...
* A Thousand Friends of Frogs ... connecting children, parents, educators, and scientists world-wide to study and celebrate frogs and their habitats.   Hosted by the Center for Global Environmental Education
 
* Froglog ... DAPTF Newsletter
* Deformed Frog Website
 
* Amphibian Embryology Tutorial
* "Whole Frog" Project ... virtual, interactive frog dissections
* Interactive Frog Dissections ... from Virginia.edu  

Organizations & Programs

DAPTF   Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force ... DAPTF's mission is to determine the nature, extent, and causes of amphibian decline throughout the world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed.   Newsletter: FrogLog

NAAMP   North American Amphibian Monitoring Program ... North American component of the international DAPTF initiative

Great Lakes Declining Amphibians Working Group ... A regional DAPTF working group encompassing the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Working groups promote research and education, and act as information clearing houses.

NARCAM   North American Reporting Center for Amphibian Malformations ... The mission of this site is to facilitate the transfer of information on malformed amphibians. This site includes an amphibian survey form, location map of reported malformations, and a list server dedicated to facilitate communication among professionals directly involved in the survey and study of malformed amphibians.

Terrestrial Salamander Monitoring Program: Salamander Experiments ... Projects for species population and ecological investigation. These experiments are suitable for incorporating into amphibian conservation studies in the classroom.

PARC   Partners in Reptile and Amphibian Conservation

CNAAR   Center for North American Amphibians & Reptiles

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Abbreviations
CGEE Center for Global Environmental Education
ECRG Ecology & Conservation Research Group
SSC Species Survival Commission