Amphibians by virtue of their thin, moist, permeable skins are poorly protected from harsh environments and are especially susceptible to chemical changes, desiccation, and alteration of their habitat. Accordingly, it is not surprising that they manifest exceptionally high rates of extinction and suffer more severe declines than do most other taxa in an environment undergoing unprecedented anthropogenic change. They are especially important to study as they serve as an early-warning system portending changes that are beginning to engulf more resistant species, including our own.
The current volume covers the 14 countries of the Middle East, each written by a specialist, and is part of the Amphibian Biology series.
Chapter 1. The Species Composition, Distribution, and Endangerment of the Amphibian Fauna in Syria.- Chapter 2. Status of Studies of Amphibians and their Conservation in Lebanon.- Chapter 3. Status and Decline of the Amphibians of Israel.- Chapter 4. Status and Decline of Amphibians of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.- Chapter 5. Amphibians of Jordan: Conservation Status, Distribution, and Threats.- Chapter 6. The Amphibian Fauna of Iraq and the Threats it Faces.- Chapter 7. Amphibia Fauna of Kuwait.- Chapter 8. The Amphibian Fauna of Iran and its Conservation.- Chapter 9. Amphibians’ Status, Threats, and Conservation in Saudi Arabia.- Chapter 10. Amphibia Fauna of Bahrain.- Chapter 11. The Amphibians of Qatar.- Chapter 12. Conservation Status of Amphibians in the United Arab Emirates.- Chapter 13. Amphibians of Yemen.- Chapter 14. Amphibians of Oman.
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