With contributions from more than 75 international experts, this second edition focuses on
toxic substances and how they affect ecosystems worldwide. It presents methods for …

The loss of genetic diversity, due to exposure to chemical contamination (genetic erosion), is
a major threat to population viability. Genetic erosion is the loss of genetic variation: the loss …

The interactions between pH, metals, and water hardness in determining the suitability of
vernal ponds for amphibian reproduction were investigated through a fully factorial …

For the past decade, there has been growing concern about worldwide declines in
amphibian populations, 1, 2 and a general phenomenon of declining populations was …

This review discusses the effects of aluminum and other metals associated with acidification
on amphibians. The majority of research has centered around aluminum although some …

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large
and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of …

A large number of studies conclusively demonstrate that low pH conditions have important
ecological effects on amphibian communities. These effects vary developmentally and …

This project had its genesis in the late 1970's, when the senior author observed the
extinction of several populations of leopard frogs in the mountains of Colorado. At the same …

Spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) require vernal pools for breeding habitat.
Limited protection and preservation of vernal pools makes suitable habitat creation …

Amphibians are highly adapted for life in wetland habitats. They form a major component of
wetland faunas, and being both prey and predator, they are important in ecosystem …