Iguanas

Biology and Conservation

By: Allison C. Alberts (Editor), Ronald L. Carter (Editor), William K. Hayes (Editor), Emilia P. Martins (Editor)

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Hardcover | 3 March 2004 | Edition Number 1

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In what is certain to be the key reference on iguanas for years to come, some of the world's leading experts offer a clear and accessible account of the latest research on the evolution, behavioral ecology, and conservation of these highly visible and increasingly endangered creatures, much loved by professional herpetologists and hobbyists alike.

The book begins with an introduction by noted iguana biologist Dr. Gordon Burghardt that examines the state of iguana research-past, present, and future-with an emphasis on social behavior. Three major sections follow, each opening with a synthesis by the volume editors, who survey the current status and likely future direction of investigations in the pertinent area. The first section focuses on different aspects of the taxonomic and morphological diversity of iguanas and includes a complete checklist of species. In the second section, contributors address the behavior and ecology of iguanas and provide compelling evidence that both may be far more complex than previously appreciated. The third and final section, highlighting the threats facing iguana populations today, describes the broad array of innovative conservation strategies that will be needed to help ensure their survival.

Illustrated throughout with photographs, distribution maps, tables, and figures, this volume will be the definitive resource for anyone-professional or curious amateur-interested in iguanas.

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List of Figures	p. vii
List of Tables	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Iguana Research: Looking Back and Looking Ahead	p. 1
Diversity
Introduction	p. 15
The Evolution of Iguanas: An Overview of Relationships and a Checklist of Species	p. 19
Genetic Contributions to Caribbean Iguana Conservation	p. 45
Genetic Structure of the Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana and Its Implications for Species Conservation	p. 58
Tracing the Evolution of the Galapagos Iguanas: A Molecular Approach	p. 71
Sodium and Potassium Secretion by Iguana Salt Glands: Acclimation or Adaptation?	p. 84
Behavior and Ecology
Introduction	p. 97
Behavior and Ecology of Rock Iguanas, I: Evidence for an Appeasement Display	p. 101
Behavior and Ecology of Rock Iguanas, II: Population Differences	p. 109
Sexually Dimorphic Antipredator Behavior in Juvenile Green Iguanas: Kin Selection in the Form of Fraternal Care?	p. 119
Determinants of Lek Mating Success in Male Galapagos Marine Iguanas: Behavior, Body Size, Condition, Ornamentation, Ectoparasite Load, and Female Choice	p. 127
Environmental Scaling of Body Size in Island Populations of Galapagos Marine Iguanas	p. 148
Environmental Influences on Body Size of Two Species of Herbivorous Desert Lizards	p. 158
Factors Affecting Long-Term Growth of the Allen Cays Rock Iguana in the Bahamas	p. 176
Conservation
Introduction	p. 195
Translocation Strategies as a Conservation Tool for West Indian Iguanas: Evaluations and Recommendations	p. 199
Testing the Utility of Headstarting as a Conservation Strategy for West Indian Iguanas	p. 210
Survival and Reproduction of Repatriated Jamaican Iguanas: Headstarting as a Viable Conservation Strategy	p. 220
Conservation of an Endangered Bahamian Rock Iguana, I: Population Assessments, Habitat Restoration, and Behavioral Ecology	p. 232
Conservation of an Endangered Bahamian Rock Iguana, II: Morphological Variation and Conservation Priorities	p. 258
The Role of Zoos in the Conservation of West Indian Iguanas	p. 274
Ecotourism and Its Potential Impact on Iguana Conservation in the Caribbean	p. 290
Literature Cited	p. 303
List of Contributors	p. 339
Index	p. 343
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