LibGuides: Biology: Reptiles, etc.- DVD, Web, etc.

DVD

Life in Cold Blood by Miles Barton Amphibians and reptiles ruled the world for nearly 200 million years, and today there are well over 14,000 species. Ranging from some of the largest, most deadly creatures on Earth to the smallest and strangest, these are some of the most fascinating and dramatic animals on the planet...With breathtaking footage and amazing action photography that proves the cold-blooded world is as passionate, dramatic and bizarre as any on Earth, this definitive series reveals the secrets of the most successful creatures ever to walk - or crawl - on land.
Call Number: DVD QL641.L54 2008
Publication Date: 2008

Websites

Reptiles of Idaho Checklist
Information about reptiles that live in Idaho, from the Idaho Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Division of Amphibians and Reptiles
Snakes Chris Packham delves beneath a snake's skin to discover what has made them some of the most successful predators on Earth. Their simple body plan hides remarkable adaptations that enable them to rival their limbed, winged and finned counterparts. Chris reveals the variety of ways in which snakes use their bodies not just to slither, but to climb, fly, and swim. He explores how they use their senses to hunt, from heat-sensitive pits used to capture prey in the dark to tongues used to lure fish, and how venom acts not just to kill prey but also to pre-digest it. A BBC Production.
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Streaming Video

Attenborough's Fabulous Frogs As a boy, frogs were the first animals David Attenborough kept and today he is still just as passionate about them. Through his eyes, the weird and wonderful world of frogs is explored, shedding new light on these charismatic, colorful and frequently bizarre creatures. David reveals all aspects of the frogs' life, their anatomy, their extraordinary behavior and their ability to live in some of the most extreme places on the planet, as he goes on an eye-opening journey into the fabulous lives of frogs.
Croc Country: Life and Death
Crocodiles Chris Packham explores what lies beneath a crocodile's hard exterior, to discover the secret to its 250-million-year history. It may look like a relic from a prehistoric world, but the crocodile boasts one of the most sophisticated physiologies on the planet. By following all stages of a crocodile hunt from the warm-up to the ambush and the kill, Chris reveals how their extraordinary circulatory system enables them to hold their breath underwater for over an hour, how exceptionally sensitive skin detects their prey, through water, from over 20m away, and how antibacterial blood means they can feast on anthrax-ridden meat. A BBC Production.
The Crocodiles of the Orinoco
The Dragon's Domain—Wildest Indonesia Indonesia’s enduring heat provides energy for its reptilian residents to thrive; so much so that they outnumber its mammalian inhabitants. From the heights of the forest canopy to the warm waters of the coral filled seas, they have evolved unique and awe inspiring body forms for travelling through their environment, as well as eye-catching and tender ways of securing a mate.
Gila Monster
Reptiles They are scaly, cold-blooded, and one of the most-feared species: reptiles. This extraordinary species has adapted creatively to survive on this planet. Some have developed the ability to change skin color, have poisonous venom, or grow strong protective shells. This program will explore the unique origins, characteristics, and habitats of tortoises and turtles, tuatara, crocodiles, and lizards.
Reptiles and Amphibians (Life series) Reptiles and amphibians may look like hangovers from the past, but they are amazing innovators. The pebble toad turns into a rubber ball to roll and bounce away from its enemies. Extreme slow-motion shows how a Jesus Christ lizard runs on water, and how a chameleon fires an extendible tongue at its prey with unfailing accuracy. A BBC Production.
Salamander, Garter Snake, Frog
Snakes of Oman