Famous Tortoises
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Famous Tortoises
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Author : Justin Gerlach
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Famous Tortoises written by Justin Gerlach and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Testudinidae categories.
Galapagos Giant Tortoises
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2020-11-07
Galapagos Giant Tortoises written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-07 with Science categories.
Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most up-to-date knowledge of Galapagos giant tortoises. Despite being icons of the world-famous Galapagos Archipelago and the target of more than 50 years of conservation research and management, Galapagos giant tortoise evolution and much of their ecology remained unknown until recently. This book documents the history, the pressing conservation issues, and success stories recovering several of the 15 different species of Galapagos tortoises from near extinction.The book begins with an overview of the history of the relationship between humans and Galapagos giant tortoises, starting from initial heavy exploitation of tortoises by pirates and whalers, and extending to the start of the modern conservation era in the 1960s. The book then shifts to biology, describing Galapagos tortoise evolution, taxonomy, ecology, habitats, reproduction, and behavior. Next the decades of conservation efforts and their results are reviewed, including issues of captive breeding, invasive species, introduced diseases, and de-extinction, as well as the current status and distribution of every species. The final portion of the book turns to four case studies of restoration, and then looks ahead to the future of all tortoise populations.The latest volume in the Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscape series, Galapagos Giant Tortoises is a valuable resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as students of biology, wildlife conservation, and herpetology. Provides a comprehensive overview of the Galapagos giant tortoise species as written and edited by the world’s leading experts Presents examples of restoration of tortoise populations following the near extinction of many of them Describes conservation strategies to ensure the full recovery of all extant species Explores recent efforts using replacement tortoises for extinct species to restore island ecosystems
Tortoises Of The World
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Author : George R. Zug
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2024-04-23
Tortoises Of The World written by George R. Zug and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-23 with Nature categories.
"This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"--
Tortoises Terrapins And Turtles Drawn From Life
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Author : James de Carle Sowerby
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Tortoises Terrapins And Turtles Drawn From Life written by James de Carle Sowerby and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with Cholonia categories.
Tortoises Terrapins Turtles Of Africa
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Author : Bill Branch
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2012-05-30
Tortoises Terrapins Turtles Of Africa written by Bill Branch and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-30 with Nature categories.
Africa has a rich diversity of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. This authoritative field guide is richly illustrated with colour photographs that make for easy identification of the 46 African species; it provides accessible, up-to-date information and distribution maps, and examines how these creatures have adapted to their environments. The book offers an overview of their origins, anatomy and biology, their conservation status and the threats to their survival posed by the destruction of their habitats by man.
Turtles Tortoises And Terrapins
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Author : Fritz Jürgen Obst
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 1986
Turtles Tortoises And Terrapins written by Fritz Jürgen Obst and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Science categories.
Turtles
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Author : Christina Wilsdon
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2009-08-07
Turtles written by Christina Wilsdon and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Introduces turtles, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, feeding habits, and the conservation efforts being made to protect them.
Popular Tortoises
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Author : Phillippe De Vosjoli
language : en
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-31
Popular Tortoises written by Phillippe De Vosjoli and has been published by Fox Chapel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-31 with Pets categories.
Tortoises are simply vegetable-eating turtles, and because of their easycare requirements they are among the most popular of all herps kept as pets. This colorful and informative guide proves the perfect introduction to these attractive reptiles. Author Philippe de Vosjoli provides guidelines for selecting and keeping the most popular tortoises, highlighting the leopard tortoise, African spurred tortoise, red-footed tortoise, Russian tortoise, and pancake tortoise. For each he provides insight into size, sexing, housing, temperature requirement, feeding, hibernation, breeding, and more. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy example, quarantine and acclimation considerations, housing needs, water and feeding, as well as solid advice about keeping tortoises healthy. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles.
Reptiles Of The World
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Author : Raymond Lee 1876-1942 Ditmars
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Release Date : 2018-10-15
Reptiles Of The World written by Raymond Lee 1876-1942 Ditmars and has been published by Franklin Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-15 with categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Tortoise
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Author : Peter Young
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2004-04-04
Tortoise written by Peter Young and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-04 with Nature categories.
Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across paleontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations. The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d’art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays. The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world. "Peter Young’s Tortoise, on the other claw, can be warmly recommended."—Jonathan Bate, The Times