Publications

Frogs and Toads: Complete Herp Care Series. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 2011.

Salamanders and Newts: Complete Herp Care Series. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 2009.

Tree Frogs: Complete Herp Care Series. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 2007.

Edmonds, D., Dreslik, M.J., Lovic, J.E., Wilson, T.P., Ernst, C.H. 2021. Growing as slow as a turtle: unexpected maturational differences in a small, long-lived species. PLoS ONE 16(11): e0259978. PDF

Edmonds, D. 2021. Poison frogs traded and maintained by U.S. private breeders. Herpetological Review 52(4): 779–786. PDF

Cunningham, E.P., Edmonds, D., Stalter, L., Janal, M.N. 2021. Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) use olfaction to locate distant fruit. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 175: 300–307. PDF

Edmonds, D., Kuhns, A.R., Dreslik, M.J. 2020. Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) growth and the impacts of invasive vegetation removal. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 15(3): 588–596.  PDF

Edmonds, D., Adamovicz, L., Rakotoarisoa, J.C., Soamiarimampionona, J., Harris, R. 2020. Seasonal activity patterns of Golden Mantellas (Mantella aurantiaca). Journal of Herpetology 54(3): 325–330. PDF

Edmonds, D., Adamovicz, L., Allender, M., Dreslik, M.J. 2020. Reproductive output of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata) in Illinois. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 15(2): 467–475. PDF

Sabino-Pinto, J., Rakotoarison, A., Bletz. M.C., Edmonds, D., Glaw, F., Vences, M. 2019. A new species of the Spinomantis bertini species complex (Anura: Mantellidae) from Pic d’Ivohibe Special Reserve (Madagascar). Zootaxa 4656(1): 133-142. PDF

Edmonds, D., Kessler, E., Bolte, L. 2019. How common is common? Rapidly assessing population size and structure of the frog Mantidactylus betsileanus at a site in east-central Madagascar. Austral Ecology 44(7): 1196-1203. PDF

Edmonds, D., Razaiarimahefa, T., Kessler, E., Goetz, M. 2018. Natural exposure to ultraviolet-B radiation in two species of chameleons from Madagascar. Zoo Biology 37(6). PDF

Bletz, M., Myers, J., Woodhams, D., Rabemananjara, F., Rakotonirina, A., Weldon, C., Edmonds, D., Vences, M., Harris, R. 2017. Estimating herd immunity to amphibian chytridiomycosis in Madagascar based on the defensive function of amphibian skin bacteria. Frontiers in Microbiology. doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.01751.  PDF

Vences, M., J.L. Brown, A. Lathrop, G.M. Rosa, A. Cameron, A. Crottini, R. Dolch, D. Edmonds, K.L.M. Freeman, F. Glaw, L.L. Grismer, S. Litvinchuk, M.G. Milne, M. Moore, J.F. Solofo, J. Noël, T.Q. Nguyen, A. Ohler, C. Randrianantoandro, A.P. Raselimanana, P. van Leeuwen, G.O.U. Wogan, T. Ziegler, F. Andreone, Murphy, R. W. 2017. Tracing a toad invasion: lack of mitochondrial DNA variation, haplotype origins, and potential distribution of introduced Duttaphrynus melanostictus in Madagascar.  Amphibia-Reptilia 38: 197-207. PDF

Edmonds, D., Rakotoarisoa, J. C., Rasoanantenaina, S., Sam, S., Soamiarimampionona, J., Tsimialomanana, E. 2016. Captive management and reproduction of the treefrog Boophis pyrrhus in Andasibe, Madagascar. Herpetological Review 47(3): 405-409.

Edmonds, D., Rakotoarisoa, J. C., Rasoanantenaina, S., Sam, S. S., Soamiarimampionona, J., Tsimialomanana, E., Youssouf, Dolch, R., Rabemananjara, F., Rabibisoa, N., Robsomanitrandrasana, E. 2015. Captive husbandry, reproduction and fecundity of the golden mantella (Mantella aurantiaca) at the Mitsinjo breeding facility in Madagascar. Salamandra 51(4): 315-325. PDF

Bletz, M. C., Rosa, G. M., Andreone, F., Courtois, E. A., Schmeller, D. S., Rabibisoa, N. H. C., Rabemananjara, F. C. E., Raharivololoniaina, L., Vences, M., Weldon, C., Edmonds, D., Raxworthy, C. J., Harris, R. N., Fisher, M. C., Crottini, A. 2015. Consistency of published results on the pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Madagascar: Formal comment on Kolby et al. Rapid response to evaluate the presence of amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and Ranavirus in wild amphibian population in Madagascar. PLoS ONE 10(10): e0135900. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0135900. PDF

Soamiarimampionona, J., Sam, S. S., Dolch, R., Klymus, K., Rabemananjara, F., Robsomanitrandrasana, E., Rakotoarisoa, J. C., Edmonds, D. 2015. Effects of three diets on development of Mantidactylus betsileanus larvae in captivity. Alytes 32: 7-15. PDF

Moore, M., Solofo Niaina Fidy, J. F., Edmonds, D. 2015. The new toad in town: Distribution of the Asian toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus, in the Toamasina area of eastern Madagascar. Tropical Conservation Science, 8(2): 440-455. PDF

Heinermann, J., Rodríguez, A., Segev, O., Edmonds, D., Dolch, R., Vences, M. 2015. Year-round activity patterns in a hyperdiverse community of rainforest amphibians in Madagascar. Journal of Natural History. DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2015.1009513.

Bletz, M., Rosa, G., Andreone, F., Courtois, E., Schmeller, D., Rabibisoa, N., Rabemananjara, F., Raharivololoniaina, L., Vences, M., Weldon, C., Edmonds, D., Raxworthy, C., Harris, R., Fisher, M., Crottini, A. 2015. Widespread presence of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in wild amphibian communities in Madagascar. Scientific Reports 5, 8633; DOI:10.1038/srep08633. PDF

Glaw, F., Vallan, D., Andreone, F., Edmonds, D., Dolch, R., Vences, M. 2015. Beautiful bright belly: A distinctive new microhylid frog (Amphibia: Stumpffia) from eastern Madagascar. Zootaxa 3925(1): 120-128.

Ndriantsoa, S. H., T. Rakotonanahary, J. Dawson, and D. Edmonds. 2014. Predation of the Critically Endangered Boophis williamsi by Boophis goudotii at Ankaratra Massif, Madagascar. Herpetology Notes 7: 343-345. PDF

Andreone, F., Rabibisoa, N., Randrianantoandro, C., Crottini, A., Edmonds, D., Kraus, F., Lewis, J.P., Moore, M., Rabemananjara, F.C.E., Rabemanantsoa, J.C., Vences, M. 2014. Risk review is under way for invasive toad. Nature. DOI:10.1038/512253c.

Behm, J., Edmonds, D., Harmon, J. and A. Ives. 2013. “Multilevel statistical models and the analysis of experimental data”. Ecology 94(7):1479-1486. PDF

Edmonds, D., Rakotoarisoa, J.C., Dolch, R., Pramuk, J., Gagliardo, R., Andreone, F., Rabibisoa, N., Rabemananjara, F., Rabesihanaka, S., Robsomanitrandrasana, E. 2012. “Building capacity to implement conservation breeding programs for frogs in Madagascar: Results from year one of Mitsinjo’s amphibian husbandry research and captive breeding facility.” Amphibian and Reptile Conservation 5(3):57-69(e55). PDF

Rosa, G., Edmonds, D., Lau, I., Andreone, F., Bergo, P. E. 2012. “Liopholidophis sexlineatus diet.” Herpetological Review 43(2):345-346.

Edmonds, D., Behm, J. 2012. “Raorchestes menglaensis (Mengla small treefrog) coloration.” Herpetological Review. 43(1): 125.

Behm, J., Knaebe, B., Wing kan Fu, V., Edmonds, D. 2011. “Polypedates leucomystax (Java Whipping Frog) communal nesting.” Herpetological Review 42(4): 587-588.

Edmonds, D. 2009. “Extended distribution of two frogs from Madagascar: Mantella crocea and Mantella manery (Anura: Mantellidae).” Herpetology Notes 2: 53-57. PDF

Rakotonanahary, T., Dawson, J., Andreone, F., Rakotoarisoa, JC, Edmonds, D. 2017. “Amphibian Captive Breeding Programs for Madagascar: Where We Are Now and the Road Ahead.” FrogLog 118: 37-39. PDF

“Small Frogs, Big Appeal. Care and Breeding of Africa’s Colorful Reed Frogs.” Reptiles Magazine. March/April 2016: 52-57.

“A Fire-bellied Beauty.” Reptiles Magazine. March/April 2015: 24-33. JPEG

“Surveying the Sierra Nevada.” Reptiles Magazine. July 2014: 50-55. PDF

Crottini, A., Andreone, F., Edmonds, D., Hansen, C.M., Lewis, J.P., Rabemanantsoa, J.C., Moore, M., Kraus, F., Vences, M., Rabemananjara, F., Randrianantoandro, C. 2014. “A New Challenge for Amphibian Conservation in Madagascar: The invasion of Duttaphrynus melanostictus in Toamasina Province.” FrogLog 111: 46-47. PDF

Dawson, J., Edmonds, D., Freeman, K., Iambana, B., Moore, M., Rakotoarisoa, J.C. 2014. “Working together to develop Madagascar’s amphibian captive breeding capacity.” FrogLog 111: 61-62. PDF

“Wild-caught in Madagascar: from forest to shoebox.” 11 February 2014. Gecko Time – a blog about geckos. http://www.geckotime.com/wild-caught-in-madagascar-from-forest-to-shoebox/ JPEG

“Top 5 Amphibians.” Reptiles USA Annual. 2014: 78-85. PDF

“Behoud Van Kikkers in Madagaskar.” Dendrobatidae Nederland Magazine. June 2013: 5-11. PDF

“Monkeying Around with Phyllomedusa tomopterna.” Reptiles Magazine. September 2013: 46-53. PDF

“Got Milk? Amazon Milk Frogs That Is.” Reptiles Magazine. April 2013: 18-23. PDF

“Breeding Golden Mantellas in Madagascar.” Amphibian Ark Newsletter. 22: 13-14.

“Breeding Blue-backs, the Brilliant and Blue Heterixalus madagascariensis.” Reptiles USA Annual. 2013: 18-27. PDF

Edmonds, D., Rakotoarisoa, J.C. 2012. “Ex-situ amphibian conservation in the frog capital of Madagascar.” FrogLog 103: 32-34.

“Kikkers uit Xishuangbanna (China).” Dendrobatidae Nederland Magazine. September 2011: 22-30.

“Ready for Red-eyes? Captive Care and Breeding of the Red-eyed Tree Frog.” Reptiles Magazine. August 2011: 32-43.

“Association Mitsinjo: Captive breeding program.” 2011. FrogLog 97: 34.

“Hefty Hylid.” Reptiles USA Annual. 2010: 56-63. PDF

“10 Steps to the Tropics.” Reptiles Magazine. September 2009: 46-53.

“Breaking the Glass Box.” Leaf Litter. Spring 2009: 3-4. PDF

“Reed Frogs: Amazing Acrobats.” Reptiles USA Annual. 2009: 96-105. PDF

“Meet the Mantellas: Poison Frogs of Madagascar.” Reptiles Magazine. October 2008: 52-63. PDF

“Species Profile: Tomato Frogs.” Reptiles Magazine. June 2008: 32-39. PDF

“De zoektocht naar Mantellas.” Dendrobatidae Nederland Magazine. June 2007: 32-41.

“A visit to two unique Mantella populations in east-central Madagascar.” Leaf Litter. Spring 2007: 14-17.PDF