field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of arusha national park
field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of arusha national park
field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of arusha national park
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Acknowledgements:<br />
The study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> amphibian <strong>and</strong> reptile populations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Arusha National Park has<br />
been carried out in <strong>the</strong> framework <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mount Meru Conservation Project (2000-<br />
2002), a joint effort <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Insubria, Varese branch, Tanzania National<br />
Parks (TANAPA) <strong>and</strong> Istitu<strong>to</strong> Oikos, funded by <strong>the</strong> European Union. The publication<br />
<strong>of</strong> this <strong>guide</strong>book, that includes <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> two <strong>field</strong> campaigns, has been possible<br />
thanks also <strong>to</strong> financial contributions by <strong>the</strong> Lombardy Region (Italy). The authors are<br />
<strong>the</strong>refore grateful <strong>to</strong> all <strong>the</strong> above mentioned institutions for <strong>the</strong>ir support.<br />
They extend especial thank <strong>to</strong> TANAPA for granting permission <strong>to</strong> work in <strong>the</strong> <strong>park</strong>, <strong>to</strong><br />
Arusha National Park’s staff, for its guidance, cooperation <strong>and</strong> assistance in <strong>the</strong> <strong>field</strong>,<br />
Istitu<strong>to</strong> Oikos <strong>and</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Insubria staff for co-ordination <strong>and</strong> logistic.<br />
We are also grateful <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> many people who have contributed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong><br />
this book, <strong>and</strong> particularly <strong>to</strong>: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kim M. Howell for confirming <strong>the</strong> identifications;<br />
Rossella Rossi for <strong>the</strong> co-ordination <strong>and</strong> enthusiastic support; Paola Mariani for<br />
preparing <strong>the</strong> distribution maps <strong>and</strong> carrying bags full <strong>of</strong> venomous snakes in her car;<br />
Paola Codipietro, Valeria Galanti, Silvia Porrini, Cesare Puzzi, Stefania Trasforini <strong>and</strong><br />
Archiebald Temu for <strong>the</strong>ir assistance during <strong>field</strong>work; Donald G. Broadley, John<br />
Poyn<strong>to</strong>n <strong>and</strong> Guido Tosi for <strong>the</strong> invaluable help on <strong>the</strong> revision <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> text <strong>and</strong> scientific<br />
support; Franco Andreone, Michael Lambert, Ronald A. Nussbaum, Jens<br />
Boedtker Rasmussen, Sebastiano Salvidio, Stefano Scali, Rober<strong>to</strong> Sindaco, Richard<br />
Wahlgren <strong>and</strong> Martin Whiting for <strong>the</strong>ir useful suggestions <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> bibliographic material,<br />
Stephen Spawls <strong>and</strong> Michele Menegon for providing some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> excellent slides<br />
<strong>and</strong> finally Josephine Driessen for <strong>the</strong> editing.<br />
Front cover: Hyperolius viridiflavus<br />
© Copyright 2002 TANAPA<br />
Text by: Edoardo Razzetti <strong>and</strong> Charles Andekia Msuya<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy: All pho<strong>to</strong>graphs by Edoardo Razzetti with <strong>the</strong> following exceptions:<br />
pages 42 <strong>and</strong> 47 by Michele Menegon, pages 43, 44, 64 <strong>and</strong> 70 by<br />
Stephen Spawls.<br />
Maps by: Paola Mariani<br />
All rights reserved - Printed in Varese, Italy
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