(2000) The Global Decline of Reptiles, Déjà Vu Amphibians
Authors |
Whitfield gibbon J. , Scott D. , Ryan T. , Buhlmann K. , Tuberville T. , Metts B. , Greene J. , Mills T. , Leiden Y. , Poppy S. , Winne C. |
Source |
BioScience (22) |
Type |
P - Paper (2851) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
S - Specialist (3514) |
Pages |
653-666 |
Journal Number |
50 |
Notes |
Reptile species are declining on a global scale. Six significant threats to reptile populations are habitat loss and degradation, introduced invasive species, environmental pollution, disease, unsustainable use, and global climate change. |
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Categories
Temperature
Soil and Vegetation Dynamics
Impacts on Biomes and Habitats
Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity
Disease Spread
Invasive Species Spread
Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
Extinction Risk
Reptiles
Keywords
climate change
reptiles
threats
habitat loss
invasive species
disease
Entered by: Rachel Downey, 5/2009