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Author | : Louise Hayes |
Publisher | : Texas A&M University Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2016-09-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1623493870 |
Found only in the United States, the American alligator ranges in Texas through 120 counties, from the Sabine River to the Rio Grande, across a swath of river drainages and coastal marshes that include both the backwater swamps of the Big Thicket and the urban bayous of greater Houston. From its beginning in a pile of eggs buried in a meticulously constructed nest to its possible end as an alligator burger or a pair of boots, an alligator’s habitat preferences sometimes coincide with the favorite haunts of boaters, hunters, and coastal residents. In Alligators of Texas, biologist Louise Hayes and photographer Philippe Henry bring readers up close to this cryptic reptile’s food choices, parenting skills, communication techniques, and responses to natural events such as freezes and hurricanes. They also relate some Texas “alligator tales”; discuss alligator farming, hunting, and live capturing; and examine how people can successfully co-exist with this predator. They end by telling readers where they can view alligators, both in the wild and in captivity. Although not as often, as easily, or perhaps as happily observed as white-tailed deer or armadillos, the American alligator is an iconic Texas animal, and knowing more about its life and habits can help Texans better understand its rightful place in the landscape.
Author | : Troy D. Hibbitts |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2016-02-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 147730777X |
Texas has a large and diverse turtle population, with forms that are found nowhere else (Cagle’s Map Turtle and the Texas Map Turtle) and wide-ranging species that barely touch the state, including the Painted Turtles and the Rough-footed Mud Turtle. From the Sabine River to El Paso, and from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle, thirty-one native and established exotic turtle species are definitely known in Texas, along with one crocodilian, the American Alligator. Texas Turtles & Crocodilians is the first complete identification guide to all the state’s turtles and to its single alligator. It offers detailed species accounts, range maps, and excellent color photographs to aid in field identification. The authors, two of the state’s most knowledgeable herpetologists, open the book with a broad overview of turtle natural history, conservation biology, observation, and captive maintenance before providing a key to Texas turtles and accounts of the various turtle families and species. Appendices provide brief accounts of species that occurred prehistorically in Texas and non-established exotic species, as well as a table of Texas’ major watersheds and the turtle diversity in each one. Informational resources on Texas turtles and alligators, a map of Texas counties, a glossary, a bibliography, and indexes of common and scientific names complete the volume.
Author | : Darlene Prescott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 90 |
Release | : 2014-10-17 |
Genre | : Alligators |
ISBN | : 9780615994093 |
Focusing on the American alligator in Texas, the book offers a brief, but comprehensive, look at this fascinating reptile, including its range and where the public can view them in the state. The body of the alligator and its life cycle are discussed, as well as hunting and farming regulations. A glimpse of the animal's history reveals the almost extinction and recovery of the alligator--which prompted emphasis in the book on the ongoing protection of the gator and its habitat.
Author | : Scott E. Henke |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2018-04 |
Genre | : American alligator |
ISBN | : 9781536133516 |
Author | : Kent A. Vliet |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2020-03-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1421433389 |
The ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator. Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a misty morning. An iconic American predator, these reptiles grow to thirteen feet or more and can live as long as humans. Alligators are complex creatures, capable of terrific attacks and yet tending to their young in the same gentle way a mother duck looks after her brood. Once extremely numerous, alligators came close to extinction in the twentieth century, but thanks to conservation efforts have since made a comeback, reclaiming their rightful place as the monarchs of the southern wetlands. In this fascinating account, richly illustrated with more than 150 photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, expert zoologist Kent A. Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book • combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts • chronicles the life cycle of the alligator • explains why the alligator's precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful • covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting • reveals the alligator's sophisticated social life in detail • evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species • examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people
Author | : Martha Strawn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780801852893 |
"Alligators" offers a selection of 160 of Strawn's photographs in a unique book that combines art, science, history, folklore, land ethics, and literature to tell the story of America's southern landscape and one of its most evocative creatures.
Author | : Jill Stover |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Alligators |
ISBN | : |
When a drought dries up his perfect river home, Alamo the alligator sets off to find a new place to live.
Author | : Floyd E. Potter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Alligator hunting |
ISBN | : |
Author | : David Frenkiel |
Publisher | : Hardie Grant Books |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2014-09-15 |
Genre | : Cooking |
ISBN | : 1743582722 |
Delicious, nutritious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, inspired by flavors from around the world, from the Green Kitchen Stories family. The Green Kitchen Stories family David, Luise and their children are a family who love to travel. Hungry to see and taste more of the world, they embarked on an around-the-world trip with their seven-month-year-old. Start the day with indulgent almond pumpkin waffles from San Francisco, tuck into a raw beansprout pad thai from Thailand for lunch, and a Sri Lankan vegetable curry for supper. With easy to find ingredients and simple instructions, these recipes are sure to be a success. With stunning photography and food styling, as well as personal anecdotes and images from the authors’ travels, Green Kitchen Travels shares modern and inspiring vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes for all appetites.
Author | : Jeff Klinkenberg |
Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 2013-04-16 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 081304748X |
With a keen eye for detail and a lyrical style, Jeff Klinkenberg sets his sights on the contradictions that make up the Sunshine State. No one else would think to engage a professional symphony orchestra tuba player to find out whether bull gators will thunderously bellow back at a low B-flat during mating season (they do, but only to that pitch). From fishing camps and country stores to museums and libraries, Klinkenberg is forever unearthing the magic that makes Florida a place worth celebrating.