Amphibians and Reptiles Native to Minnesota

Amphibians and Reptiles Native to Minnesota
Author: Barney Oldfield
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1994
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780816623846

Offers substantial information designed for use by both amateurs and specialists and useful to residents of other Upper Midwest states and bordering Canadian provinces as well. Introductory chapters present the history of herpetology in Minnesota, the preferred habitats of these species, techniques

Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley and the Anoka Sandplain

Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley and the Anoka Sandplain
Author: Daniel S. Wovcha
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 256
Release:
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781452903033

Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley and Anoka Sandplain offers a fascinating landscape history of this region in east-central Minnesota. The authors provide detailed accounts of the 39 varieties of native habitats that still exist in the Region, supplying descriptive text, photographs, line drawings, distribution maps, and lists of associated plants and animals for each habitat. They include directions to and interpretations of 35 sites accessible to the public where these native habitats can be explored firsthand.

Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota

Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota
Author: John J. Moriarty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780816690916

A comprehensive source for discovering, identifying, and learning about any of the state's fifty-three amphibian and reptile species, from the common American Toad to the little-seen Western Ratsnake. Including current information about designations of species in need of protection, this reference covers the latest research and work on environmental threats and conservation measures, such as the deformed frog phenomenon, turtle-protection legislation, climate change, and habitat restoration. With more than two hundred photographs, written descriptions, county-based maps, habitat and distribution data, life histories, and circular keys to adult and larval specimens, the book brings readers up to date on Minnesota's new species and changes to scientific names.

Biennial Report

Biennial Report
Author: Minnesota. Nongame Wildlife Program
Publisher:
Total Pages: 20
Release: 1983
Genre: Wildlife conservation
ISBN:

A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities

A Field Guide to the Natural World of the Twin Cities
Author: John J. Moriarty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2018
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781517905491

"This easy-to-use guide gives novice and long-time naturalists alike the tools to find and explore these natural places in the metropolitan Twin Cities, some within the city limits and all within an hour's drive of downtown Minneapolis. John J. Moriarty is a congenial expert on the remarkable diversity of plants and animals in the region's habitats. Featuring maps of specific parks and reserves, Siah L. St. Clair's exceptional photographs, and commentary on natural history, this field guide invites readers to investigate the Twin Cities' wildlife -- familiar or obscure, sun-loving or nocturnal, shy or easily observed. Including notes on invasive species and a list of references and organizations, this book is a perfect companion and an unparalleled resource for anyone interested in discovering the rich natural world of the Twin Cities"--