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125. . 1976. Florida, Noah's Ark for exotic newcomers. 1 50(4):538-559. 



Many have added to introductions to Floridas fauna. Photos include Anolis equestris, A. sagrei, Bufo 

 marinus, Dasypus novemcinctus. Iguana iguana, and Osteopilus septentrionalis in the herp field. 

 Many others also introduced. 



126. -— -. 1977. The tree nobody liked. 151(5):668-689. 



This tree, a Red Mangrove, once considered a nuisance by Floridians is now esteemed as a nursery for 

 marine life and a haven for water birds. A Rat Snake is shown among its foliage keeping alert for 

 birds and rodents. 



127. — --. 1978. A bad time to be a crocodile. 153(1):90-1 15. 



Crocodilians are now declining rapidly from the earth due to the activities of man. Destruction of 

 habitat and hunting by man for hides are two leading factors. Brought out that the fearsome crocs 

 can also be gentle, especially in releasing its young from eggs and nests and transporting them to a 

 nearby pond nursery. Mention that only the Nile Crocodile, Saltwater Crocodile and the American 

 Alligator can be considered man-killers. 



128. — --. 1989. Extinctions. 175(6):662-699. 



A story on the mass extinctions of the geologic past. 



129. Grail, George. 1995. Cuatro Cienegas: Mexico's desert aquarium. 188(4):84-97. 



This very interesting and unique area of Mexico has now been declared a biological preserve to 

 protect its many endemic forms. 



130. Graves, Ralph A. 1930. Louisiana, land of perpetual romance. 57(4):393-482. 



Shown is the capture of an Alligator for the skin trade. Muskrat trappers estimate each captured 

 Alligator is salvation to 10-100 Muskrats which in turn used to be trapped for their fur. The 

 uncrowned king of the Terrapin farmers was located at Grand Isle and it was stated that from his pens 

 30,000-40,000 terrapins each year were shipped for the gourmet trade. This industry at Grand Isle is 

 long gone. 



131. Green, Ray O., Norman D. Reed and Myron H. Wright, Jr. 1972. The Swallow-tailed Kite: 

 Graceful aerialist of the Everglades. 142(4):496-505. 



A photographic essay on the Swallow-tailed Kite. Shown is a frog in the talons of a hungry offsprmg. 

 A soaring kite is shown with a Green Snake which it had just killed with a bite. 



132. Gregory, Herbert E. 1916. Lonely Australia: The unique continent. 30(6):473-568. 



A comparison of Australia is made to the U. S. to show size relationship. Other comparisons are 

 made. Herpetologically it is stated that Australia has 100 species of snakes with 3/4 of them 

 venomous and that in Tasmania all snakes are venomous. 390 lizards have been recorded with the 

 strangest being the legless ones the family of which is found only in Australia. Pygopus lepidopus is 

 states to be two feet in length and very brittle. 



133. Grove, Noel. 1981. Wild cargo: The business of smuggling animals. 159(3):287-3 15. 

 Dramatically brought out is the illegal trade in animals. While in some countries certain wildlife is 

 legal many of the exports are secondary having been smuggled out of countries where they are 

 protected thereby circumventing the law. Mislabeling of products is also common. The "ranching" 

 of crocodiles to reduce depletion of wild stock is discussed. 



