Responses by the Wet Indian Herpetofauna to Human-Influence Resources

摘要

The West Indian herpetofauna has experienced the impact of human activity for about 5000 years. In that span of time, but primarily with the arrival of Europeans about 500 years ago, humans have introduced a wide range of resources that have been exploited to various degrees by frogs and reptiles. Coconut palms, banana, cacao, coffee trees, introduced rodents, and even buildings have been exploited Extensively.