Invasive and introduced reptiles and amphibians
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Abstract
Why is there a section on introduced amphibians and reptiles in this volume, and why should veterinarians care about this issue? Globally, invasive species are a major threat to the stability of native ecosystems,1,2 and amphibians and reptiles are attracting increased attention as potential invaders. Some introduced amphibians and reptiles have had a major impact (e.g., Brown Tree Snakes [Boiga irregularis] wiping out the native birds of Guam3 or Cane Toads [Rhinella marina] poisoning native Australian predators).4 For the vast majority of species, however, the ecological, economic, and sociopolitical effects of introduced amphibians and reptiles are generally poorly quantified, largely because of a lack of focused research effort rather than because such effects are nonexistent. This trend is alarming given that rates of introduction have increased exponentially in recent decades.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Invasive and introduced reptiles and amphibians |
| Chapter | 28 |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-1-4557-0893-2.00028-4 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Current therapy in reptile medicine and surgery |
| First page | 304 |
| Last page | 309 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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