A survey of the amphibians and reptiles of Randolph County, Indiana

This thesis describes a survey of the amphibians and reptiles in Randolph County, Indiana. The purpose of this survey was to determine what species occur within the county and the relative abundance of each. Secondary importance was placed on habitats, ecology, and breeding seasons of these species.The survey was conducted from August 17, 1968, through October 24, 1969. Most of the collecting was done by the author and his students assistance from Randolph County biology teachers, who saved specimens brought in by their students.This information was correlated with the general topography and with the literature concerning the amphibians and reptiles of Randolph and adjacent counties.Thesis (M.S.