Life History Ecology
and Natural History

Life history ecology and natural history are two closely related areas of inquiry. Generally, the former tests hypotheses; whereas, the latter generates hypotheses. Both are critical components of biological inquiry.

Publications:

Meshaka et al. (In Press) Exotic Amphibians and Reptiles of the United States. University Press of Florida. Gainesville.

McCallum ML, JL McCallum (2020) Failed colonization by Hemidactylus turcicus. Collinsorum 9:25-28.

McCallum ML, M Mitchell, Y Tilahun (2020) Can environmentally stressed amphibians alter foraging activity during the sudden onset of winter? Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society 56:13 – 19.

Meshaka, Jr., WE, McCallum ML, Voirin C, Moore J (2020) The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) dampens competitive superiority between two Hemidactylus Gecko species on buildings. Urban Naturalist 34:1-10.

McCallum, M.L., A.A. McCallum, D.B. McCallum, D.B. McCallum, Jr., J.M.I. McCallum, M.S. McCallum, S.A. McCallum (2018). Arboreal nesting by an Eastern Cottontail in a suburban setting. Northeastern Naturalist 25:N4 – N6.

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum. (2014). Ecological Release of an exotic species upon removal of an invasive predator (Case Study). Journal of North American Herpetology 2014:21 – 27.

McCallum, M.L. 2012. Notes on the diet and egg clutches of the Pirate Perch from central Arkansas. Southeastern Naturalist 11(3):543-545.

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum 2012. Does body size reflect foraging success in post-metamorphic Marine Toads? Herpetology Notes 5:15-18.

Flowers, R. and M.L. McCallum. 2012. Probable Fire Ant predation on a Broadhead Skink. Herpetology Notes 5:1-3.

McCallum, M.L. 2011. Orientation and directional escape by Blanchard’s Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi) in response to a human predator. Acta Herpetologica 6(2):161-168.

McCallum, M.L., C. Brooks, R. Mason, and S.E. Trauth. 2011. Growth, reproduction, and life span in Blanchard’s Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi) with notes on the growth of the Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans). Herpetology Notes 4:25-35.

McCallum, M.L., B.A. McCallum, and D.B. McCallum. 2011. Pantherophis obsoletus (Black Rat Snake). Predation and Escape Behavior. Herpetological Review 42(3):443.

Parker, K. and M.L. McCallum. 2011. Pantherophis obsoletus (Texas Rat Snake). Diet. Herpetological Review. 42(4):502.

McCallum, M.L., S.E. Trauth. 2009. Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) and Pseudacris triseriata (Western Chorus Frog). Amplectant Calling. Herpetological Review 40(2):204-205.

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2008. Egg mass fidelity suggests oophagy in the Illinois Chorus Frog (Pseudacris streckeri illinoensis). Journal of Kansas Herpetology 28:14.

McCallum, M.L., S. Beharry and S.E. Trauth. 2008. The Central Newt and Ozark Highlands Leech: Müllerian or Aggressive Mimics? Southeastern Naturalist 7(1):173-179.

McCallum, M.L., B.A. Wheeler and S.E. Trauth. (2008). Eurycea longicauda melanopleura (Dark-sided Salamander). Aberrant Coloration. Herpetological Review 39(3):334

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum. 2007. Masticophis flagellum (Eastern Coachwhip) Reproduction. Herpetological Review 38(3):340-341.

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum. 2006. Publication Trends of Natural History and Field Studies in Herpetology. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 1(1):63-68.

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum 2006. Hemidactylum turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko). Prey and Predation. Herpetological Review 37(4):465-466.

Trauth, S.E., M.L. McCallum, R. Konvalinka, and D.A. Saugey. 2006. Brooding postures and nest site fidelity in the western slimy salamander, Plethodon albagula (Amphibia, Caudata, Plethodontidae), from an abandoned mine shaft in Arkansas. Herpetological Natural History 9(2):141-149.

Walsh, E., S. Gabrey and M.L. McCallum 2005. Agkistrodon piscivorus (Western Cottonmouth) Striking Behavior. Herpetological Review. 36 (2):186.

Neal, R.G., M.L. McCallum, C.R. McDowell, S.E. Trauth. 2004. Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator) nest and nestling ecology. Herpetological Review 35(4):379.

McCallum, M.L. and J.L. McCallum. 2004. Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope’s Treefrog) Tadpole overwintering. Herpetological Review 36(1):54.

McCallum, M.L., S.E. Trauth, M.N. Mary, C.R. McDowell, and B.A. Wheeler. 2004. Fall breeding of the southern leopard frog (Rana sphenocephala) in northeastern Arkansas. Southeastern Naturalist 3(3):401-408.

McCallum, M.L., R.G. Neal, and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Pseudacris streckeri illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog) Satellite Behavior. Herpetological Review 34(1):53.

McCallum, M.L., T.L. Klotz, and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Rana sylvatica (Wood Frog) phonotactically stalking calling male Pseudacris crucifer (spring peeper). Herpetological Review 34(1):54.

McCallum, M.L., T.L. Klotz, and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Rana sylvatica (Wood Frog) Death Feigning. Herpetological Review 34(1):54-55.

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Chelydra serpentina (common snapping turtle). Site Fidelity and Growth. Herpetological Review 34(3):239-240.

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Acris crepitans (Northern Cricket Frog). Communal Hibernaculum. Herpetological Review 34(3):228.

McCallum, M.L. 2003. Graptemys geographica (Northern Map Turtle) Nest over-wintering. Herpetological Review 34(3):241.

McCallum, M.L., B.A. Wheeler, and S.E. Trauth. 2003. Notophthalmus viridescens louisianensis (Central Newt) Brachiate Adults. Herpetological Review 34(1):46.

McCallum, M.L. 2001. Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake). Hibernaculum. Herpetological Review 32(1):50

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2001. Pseudacris streckeri illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog). Terrestrial Feeding. Herpetological Review 32(1):35.

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2001. Pseudacris streckeri illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog). Terrestrial Feeding. Herpetological Review 32(1):35.

McCallum, M.L. 2001. Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake). Hibernaculum. Herpetological Review 32(1):50

McCallum, M.L. and S.E. Trauth. 2001. Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Pre-hibernation live body weights. Herpetological Review 32(3):182.

McCallum, ML, Wheeler, BA, Trauth, SE (2001): Acris crepitans (northern cricket frog). Attempted cannibalism. Herpetol. rev. 32: 99-100

Trauth, S.E., M.L. McCallum, B. Ball, and V. Hoffman. 2000. Plethodon caddoensis (Caddo Mountain Salamander) and Plethodon serratus (Southern Redback Salamander). Nocturnal Climbing Activity. Herpetological Review 31:232-233

McCallum, M.L. 1999. Acris crepitans (northern cricket frog). Death Feigning. Herpetological Review 30:90.

McCallum, M.L. 1998. Comparison of the feeding behaviors of two Pipids. Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society 32:24-25.

McCallum, M.L. 1998. Comparison of the feeding behavior of Xenopus laevis and Hymenochirus boettgeri with emphasis on the use of the forelimbs. Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society 34(1):29-33.

McCallum, M.L. 1997. Use of the claws to facilitate ecdysis in Xenopus laevis. Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society 32:28

McCallum, M.L. 1995. Nerodia sipedon (northern water snake). Feeding. Herpetological Review 26:39.