Table of Contents

Brief Table of Contents
Preface
1. The Vertebrate Story: An Overview
2. Systematics and Vertebrate Evolution
3. Early Chordates and Jawless Fishes
4. Gnathostome Fishes
5. Amphibians
6. Evolution of Reptiles
7. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Turtles, Tuataras, Lizards, and Snakes (Testudines and Lepidosauria)
8. Morphology, Reproduction, and Development of Crocodilians and Birds (Archosaurs)
9. Mammals
10. Vertebrate Zoogeography
11. Population Dynamics
12. Movements
13. Intraspecific Behavior and Ecology
14. Interspecific Interactions
15. Techniques for Ecological and Behavioral Studies
16. Extinction and Extirpation: Natural and Human-Caused
17. Restoration of Endangered Species
18. Regulatory Legislation Affecting Vertebrates
19. Wildlife in a Modern World: Threats and Conservation
20. Climate Change
21. Wildlife Management in a Modern World
Appendixes
Glossary
Bibliography
Credits
Taxonomic Index
Subject Index

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About the Author

Donald W. Linzey is a faculty member in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech. Among his numerous books are The Mammals of Virginia; Mammals of Great Smoky Mountains National Park; A Natural History Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Snakes of Virginia; and Snakes of Alabama.

Reviews

A readable, usable choice for students; easily translated to class presentation by instructors. Highly recommended.
--Choice

Provides a solid foundation for a wide range of students, teachers, and researchers.
--Wildlife Activist

This textbook is ideal for students.
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