On The Backs Of Tortoises

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On The Backs Of Tortoises

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Author : Elizabeth Hennessy
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-29

On The Backs Of Tortoises written by Elizabeth Hennessy and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-29 with Nature categories.

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world. Finalist for the 2020 E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, sponsored by PEN America Literary Awards The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands’ namesakes—the giant tortoises—as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark relief the paradoxical, and impossible, goal of conserving species by trying to restore a past state of prehistoric evolution. The tortoises, Elizabeth Hennessy demonstrates, are not prehistoric, but rather microcosms whose stories show how deeply human and nonhuman life are entangled. In a world where evolution is thoroughly shaped by global history, Hennessy puts forward a vision for conservation based on reckoning with the past, rather than trying to erase it. “Fresh, insightful . . . Hennessy’s melding of human and natural history makes for thought-provoking reading.” —Booklist (starred review) “Gripping . . . well-researched and thought-provoking . . . whether you’re well-versed in the intricacies of conservation or have only just begun to long for a look at the tortoises yourself. On the Backs of Tortoises is a natural history that asks important questions, and challenges us to think about how best to answer them.” —Genevieve Valentine, NPR “Wonderfully interesting, informative, and engaging, as well as scholarly.” —Janet Browne, author of Charles Darwin: Voyaging and Charles Darwin: The Power of Place

On The Backs Of Tortoises

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Author : Elizabeth Hennessy
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2019-10-29

On The Backs Of Tortoises written by Elizabeth Hennessy and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-29 with Nature categories.

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands' namesakes--the giant tortoises--as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark relief the paradoxical, and impossible, goal of conserving species by trying to restore a past state of prehistoric evolution. The tortoises, Elizabeth Hennessy demonstrates, are not prehistoric, but rather microcosms whose stories show how deeply human and nonhuman life are entangled. In a world where evolution is thoroughly shaped by global history, Hennessy puts forward a vision for conservation based on reckoning with the past, rather than trying to erase it.

Albert Upside Down

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Author : Ian Brown
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2021-03-30

Albert Upside Down written by Ian Brown and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

Albert the pet tortoise has a problem: trying to reach a tasty treat, he has ended up on his shell, upside down and stuck! Can the other garden creatures overcome their rivalry, team up and help him get back on his feet? Packed with comical, charming illustrations and vibrant colour, this timeless tale shows the power of working together, thinking creatively, and how even the smallest amount of assistance can make a very big difference.Also included are fascinating facts about the real-life tortoise called Albert, who inspired this story, and tortoises around the world - a modern-day mini-dinosaur living life on the veg!

Back To School Tortoise

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Author : Lucy M. George
language : en
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Release Date : 2011-07-01

Back To School Tortoise written by Lucy M. George and has been published by Albert Whitman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

It's time to go back to school. But Tortoise is worried. What if he falls down? What if he doesn't like lunch? What if the kids are mean to him? What if he falls down, doesn't like lunch, and the kids are mean to him? The perfect back-to-school book about being brave, with a surprise at the end!

A Sheltered Life

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Author : Paul Chambers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

A Sheltered Life written by Paul Chambers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.

A Sheltered Life offers a fascinating look at one of the world's strangest and most wondrous animals--whose significance in modern science and culture cannot be underestimated. In an engaging blend of cultural and natural history, the book ranges from the earliest mention of the tortoises many millennia ago, to the wholesale plunder of their populations starting in the sixteenth century, to modern attempts to protect the tortoise and track down members of what were once believed to be extinct populations.

Hermann S Tortoise Owner S Guide Hermann S Tortoise Book For Diet Costs Care Diet Health Behavior And Interaction Hermann S Tortoise Pet

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Author : Ben Team
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-10-09

Hermann S Tortoise Owner S Guide Hermann S Tortoise Book For Diet Costs Care Diet Health Behavior And Interaction Hermann S Tortoise Pet written by Ben Team and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-09 with Pets categories.

Inside, you will find all of the information you need to care for these tortoises properly. By heeding the advice contained here, continuing to learn everything you can about the species and paying attention to your animal's behavior, you'll have a great chance to provide your new Hermann's tortoise with a long, healthy life.

The Conservation Biology Of Tortoises

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Author : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 1989

The Conservation Biology Of Tortoises written by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Nature conservation categories.

Medicine And Surgery Of Tortoises And Turtles

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Author : Stuart McArthur
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2008-04-30

Medicine And Surgery Of Tortoises And Turtles written by Stuart McArthur and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-30 with Medical categories.

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is an innovative and exciting new reference book on the management of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to virus isolation techniques, it is an indispensable source of information for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured chelonians and all those involved in captive chelonian care, chelonian conservation medicine, and scientific research. Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes: Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation. Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions. Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.

The Back Of The Turtle

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Author : Thomas King
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Release Date : 2014-09-02

The Back Of The Turtle written by Thomas King and has been published by HarperCollins Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-02 with Fiction categories.

Winner of the 2014 Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction! This is Thomas King’s first literary novel in 15 years and follows on the success of the award-winning and bestselling The Inconvenient Indian and his beloved Green Grass, Running Water and Truth and Bright Water, both of which continue to be taught in Canadian schools and universities. Green Grass, Running Water is widely considered a contemporary Canadian classic. In The Back of the Turtle, Gabriel returns to Smoke River, the reserve where his mother grew up and to which she returned with Gabriel’s sister. The reserve is deserted after an environmental disaster killed the population, including Gabriel’s family, and the wildlife. Gabriel, a brilliant scientist working for Domidion, created GreenSweep, and indirectly led to the crisis. Now he has come to see the damage and to kill himself in the sea. But as he prepares to let the water take him, he sees a young girl in the waves. Plunging in, he saves her, and soon is saving others. Who are these people with their long black hair and almond eyes who have fallen from the sky? Filled with brilliant characters, trademark wit, wordplay and a thorough knowledge of native myth and story-telling, this novel is a masterpiece by one of our most important writers.

Tricky Tortoise

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Author : Mwenye Hadithi
language : en
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Release Date : 1990

Tricky Tortoise written by Mwenye Hadithi and has been published by Hodder & Stoughton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

Tortoise outsmarts Elephant by proving he can jump right over the elephant's "tiny and stupid" head.