Reptile and Amphibian Study
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- | + | |name= Reptile & Amphibian Study | |
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- | + | |caption= Reptile & Amphibian Study | |
- | + | |subject= Environmental Science | |
- | + | |status= Electives | |
- | + | |created= 1993 | |
- | + | |source1= Replaced | |
- | + | |source2= [[Reptile Study]] | |
- | + | |requirements revision= 2006 | |
- | + | |pamphlet revision= 2005 | |
- | + | |field= Natural Science | |
- | + | |id= 096 | |
- | + | |quote=Boys always have been interested in snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators, as well as frogs and salamanders. Developing knowledge about these captivating creatures leads to an appreciation for all native wildlife; understanding the life cycle of a reptile or amphibian and keeping one as a pet can be a good introduction to natural history; and knowing about venomous species can help Scouts to be prepared to help in case of an emergency. | |
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+ | '''2'''. The blank US map for the general geographic distribution is in the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]].<br> | ||
+ | '''2'''. [http://www.herpedia.com/directory.html Reptile and Amphibian Distribution by State]<br> | ||
+ | '''3a,b,d'''. [http://reptilis.net/herp-faq.html The Reptipage: FAQs] Differences between reptiles and amphibians; between alligators and crocodiles; and between salamanders and lizards.<br> | ||
+ | '''3c'''. [http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/frogtoad.html The Difference Between Frogs and Toads]<br> | ||
+ | '''3e'''. [http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/s&l.html Lizards & Snakes] Commonalities and Differences in Lizards and Snakes.<br> | ||
+ | '''4'''. [http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/speciesstatutes/stspreptile.htm Protected Reptiles by State]<br> | ||
+ | '''5'''. [http://www.mcwdn.org/Animals/Amphibian.html Amphibian] An amphibian overview, including reproduction.<br> | ||
+ | '''5'''. [http://www.exoticpetvet.net/reptile/rerepro.html Reptile Reproduction]<br> | ||
+ | '''6'''. [http://www.livescience.com/animals/090608-snake-slither.html How Snakes Slither] New research shows that snakes use friction hooks and weight distribution to propel themselves forward.<br> | ||
+ | '''7'''. [http://www.trailquest.net/SNpoi.html Venomous Snakes in North America]<br> | ||
+ | '''7'''. [http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog/2008/08/28/north-america%E2%80%99s-colorful-venomous-lizard-the-gila-monster-heloderma-suspectum/ North America's Colorful, Venomous Lizard]<br> | ||
+ | '''9a'''. [http://www.naturesound.com/frogs/frogs.html Frogs and Toads in Color and Sound]<br> | ||
+ | '''11'''. [http://www.anapsid.org/myths.html Mythunderstandings] A collection of reptile and amphibian myths. | ||
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+ | *[http://www.kentuckysnakes.org/ Kentucky Snake Identification] | ||
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Reptile & Amphibian Study merit badge | ||
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Status: | Electives | |
Created: | 1993 | |
Replaced: | Reptile Study | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 096 | |
Requirements revision: | 2006 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2005 |
Contents |
“ | Boys always have been interested in snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators, as well as frogs and salamanders. Developing knowledge about these captivating creatures leads to an appreciation for all native wildlife; understanding the life cycle of a reptile or amphibian and keeping one as a pet can be a good introduction to natural history; and knowing about venomous species can help Scouts to be prepared to help in case of an emergency. | ” |
Reptile and Amphibian Study is one of the elective merit badges for the William T. Hornaday awards for Boy Scouts.
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Requirement resources
2. The blank US map for the general geographic distribution is in the Reptile and Amphibian Study Workbook.
2. Reptile and Amphibian Distribution by State
3a,b,d. The Reptipage: FAQs Differences between reptiles and amphibians; between alligators and crocodiles; and between salamanders and lizards.
3c. The Difference Between Frogs and Toads
3e. Lizards & Snakes Commonalities and Differences in Lizards and Snakes.
4. Protected Reptiles by State
5. Amphibian An amphibian overview, including reproduction.
5. Reptile Reproduction
6. How Snakes Slither New research shows that snakes use friction hooks and weight distribution to propel themselves forward.
7. Venomous Snakes in North America
7. North America's Colorful, Venomous Lizard
9a. Frogs and Toads in Color and Sound
11. Mythunderstandings A collection of reptile and amphibian myths.
Related awards
Ecology-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links