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The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, and Captive Management | 
 enlarge | Creators: Garyw Ferguson, James B. Murphy, Jean-baptiste Ramanamanjato, Achille P. Raselimanana, Gary Ferguson
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 489373
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 118
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1575241943
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.956
EAN: 9781575241944
ASIN: 1575241943
Publication Date: March 2004
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Product Description
This is one of the first monographs to present a comprehensive study of the natural history of a single high-profile lizard species, the popular Malagasy panther chameleon. It is the first attempt to come to grips with the complex, often confusing, color variation of the species and illustrates these variations with 69 beautiful color photographs. The authors have drawn from the scattered literature, their extensive experience, and experimental study in the field and laboratory to provide original information and conclusions. They emphasize both the known and the unknown, presenting clear avenues for future investigation. They make a case for the panther chameleon as a model organism with value for research, education, herpetoculture, and conservation. This work also reviews the history of keeping chameleons in captivity and provides up-to-date guidelines for captive management of the panther chameleon based on the authors' own multigeneration captive colony.
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The guidebook of choice for truly serious herpetologists July 16, 2004
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
The collaborative effort of Gary W. Ferguson (Professor of Biology, Texas Christian University), herpetology expert James B. Murphy, Jean-Baptiste Ramanamanjato (Fauna Bidiversity Officer,QIT Madagascar Minerals, Fort Dauphin, Madagascar), and Achille P. Raselimanana (Program Biodiversity Officer, World Wildlife Fund, Madagascar), The Panther Chameleon: Color Variation, Natural History, Conservation, And Captive Management is an in-depth scientific reference and resource to all aspects of this species of chameleon. 69 stunning color photographs illustrate this technical reference with information on everything from thermal biology and social behavior to proper nutrition, conservation issues, necessary housing and environmental considerations for captive chameleons, reproductive and breeding issues, and much more. Charts of highly specific color variations as described on a 360-degree color wheel distinguish The Panther Chameleon as the guidebook of choice for truly serious herpetologists. A highly recommended work for anyone involved in the captive husbandry of panther chameleons, especially since it draws directly upon the senior author's own management of a multigeneration captive colony.
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