The Southern African Tortoise Book
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The Southern African Tortoise Book
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Author : Richard C. Boycott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Southern African Tortoise Book written by Richard C. Boycott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Turtles 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.
My First Book Of Southern African Snakes Other Reptiles
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Author : Bill Branch
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2012-07-20
My First Book Of Southern African Snakes Other Reptiles 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 2012-07-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Snakes, lizards and tortoises are fascinating creatures, particularly to inquisitive young minds. This book introduces 56 reptiles found in southern Africa and gives visual information about their size, the food they eat and where you are likely to find them. Simple text, written by a reptile expert, offers brief insight into behaviour and habits. My First Book of Southern African Snakes and other Reptiles is designed to appeal to young readers and pre-readers but will also help learners of all ages to improve their knowledge of local languages.
A Guide To The Reptiles Of Southern Africa
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Author : Graham Alexander
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2013-03-13
A Guide To The Reptiles Of Southern Africa written by Graham Alexander 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 2013-03-13 with Nature categories.
Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and observing reptiles, as well as unravelling the facts and fallacies of snakebite. Southern African reptiles fall into three main groups (orders): snakes and lizards, crocodiles and shelled reptiles, and each group comprises in turn a number of related families and sub-groups, which form the basic structure of the book. The reptiles are discussed within their relevant groups according to appearance, biology, reproduction, distribution and conservation status. Informative panels with simple icons provide key information on distribution, typical habitat and period of activity, and a wealth of full-colour photographs brings the subject matter vividly to life.
A Beginner S Guide To Leopard And Other South African Tortoises
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Author : Misty Corton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-06
A Beginner S Guide To Leopard And Other South African Tortoises written by Misty Corton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-06 with Captive turtles categories.
A guide to keeping leopard tortoises (Geochelone pardalis) and other South African species. This text provides information on ideal habitats, proper nutrition and the prevention of disease in: Leopard tortoises, Hingeback, Angulate, Padlopers, and the endangered Tent and Geometric species.
Reptiles Of Southern Africa
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Author : Rod Patterson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Reptiles Of Southern Africa written by Rod Patterson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Captive reptiles categories.
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 Science categories.
The first book dedicated entirely to the fascinating ecology of the world's tortoises. Tortoises of the World is the only book to offer a comprehensive exploration of the biology, natural history, and conservation of the fascinating family Testudinidae. Renowned reptile scientist George R. Zug and acclaimed science writer Devin A. Reese bring a wealth of research to life in this beautifully illustrated volume, the first dedicated wholly to tortoises. Focusing on the diversity of the 47 known tortoise species and their evolution from ancestral turtles, this approachable and informative work explores: • Tortoise adaptations, their unique body plan, and their behavioral ecology • The odd anatomy and physiology that enables tortoises' life in shells • Their resilience to extreme temperatures and aridity • Tortoises' role as ecosystem engineers in the diverse habitats they occupy • Their intricate life cycle, from mating rituals and nesting to the tenuous survival of eggs and hatchlings Zug and Reese also examine the challenging nature of interactions between tortoises and humans while highlighting ongoing conservation efforts to secure their futures.
The Tortoise And The Hare South African Edition
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Author : Gerald Rose
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-09-01
The Tortoise And The Hare South African Edition written by Gerald Rose and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Cambridge Reading Routes is a reading programme for the first seven years of schooling in South Africa.
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.
The Ecology Exploitation And Conservation Of River Turtles
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Author : Don Moll
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2004-04-08
The Ecology Exploitation And Conservation Of River Turtles written by Don Moll and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-08 with Mathematics categories.
The underlying theme of this book is that a widespread, taxonomically diverse group of animals, important both from ecological and human resource perspectives, remains poorly understood and in delcine, while receiving scant attention from the ecological and conservation community. This volume proposes a comprehensive overview of the world's river turtles' ecology, conservation, and management. It begins with a categorization of taxa which inhabit flowing water habitats followed by information on their evolutionary and physical diversity and biogeography. Within the framework of ecology, the authors discuss the composition of river turtle communities in different types of lotic habitats and regions, population dynamics, movements, reproductive characteristics and behavior, predators, and feeding relationships. In a conservation and management section, the authors identify and evaluate the nature and intensity of factors which threaten river turtle survival--almost all of which involve direct human exploitation or indirect effects of human induced habitat alteration and degradation. They then list and evaluate the various schemes which have been proposed or employed to halt declines and restore populations, and make recommendations for future management plans for specific species and regions. In closing, they state their viewpoint concerning future research directions and priorities, and an evaluation of future prospects for survival of the world's river turtle species.