Status and Conservation of Florida Amphibians and Reptiles edited by Walter E. Meshaka, Jr. & Kimberly J. Babbit
 
For the first time a broad cross-section of distinguished researchers come together to address the conservation of Florida's rich but imperiled herpetofauna. The 36 contributions represent original research, essays, and reviews that identify contemporary threats to amphibians and reptiles and to the system that supports them. In the Synthesis of the book, Meshaka and Babbitt draw from these works and from prior discussions with the contributors to provide consensus regarding the most important threats facing the conservation of Florida's herpetofauna and proffer clear courses of action to ensure a viable future for this segment of Florida's natural legacy. Ultimately we see convincingly that conservation of Florida amphibians and reptiles can be achieved at several levels.