4 edition of Turtles & tortoises of the world found in the catalog.
Published
1988
by Blandford in London
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Other titles | Turtles and tortoises of the world. |
Statement | DavidAlderton ; photographs by Tony Tilford. |
The Physical Object | |
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Pagination | 191p. ; |
Number of Pages | 191 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL15987630M |
ISBN 10 | 0713719702 |
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A very informative read on a whole host of different tortoises and turtles of the world. Packed with information found usually in large encyclopaedic books.
Well written and researched. If you enjoy tortoises and turtles, whether you keep them or not, you will find fascinating facts in this book. Highly by: 6. Turtles & Tortoises of the World book.
Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Many of nature's most curious and intriguing creatures ca /5(4). From the familiar painted turtle basking on a log to the majestic long-lived giant tortoises, turtles are among the most fascinating animals on the planet.
For many years Franck Bonin, Bernard Devaux, and Alain Dupré have traveled the world together to study turtles in their natural habitats. In this complete guide to the world's nearly species of turtles, the authors reveal intimate.
Turtles and tortoises are fascinating survivors from an ancient world of reptiles that reach back to the age of the dinosaurs. Today they rank among the most threatened species on the planet. Their slow movement on land and lack of defenses combine with habitat destruction to make them vulnerable everywhere in the world/5(11).
This revised work (updating Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins: Survivors in Armor, ) features mostly new color photographs as well as updated entries based on recent research.
Author Orenstein possesses impressive credentials as a writer and wildlife conservationist. His great enthusiasm for turtles, tortoises, and terrapins burnishes his by: 1. (Midwest Book Review) "A comprehensive reference." (Southeastern Naturalist) "If you would like an illustrated guide to the turtles of the world, this is the book for you!" (Aquatic Mammals) "A significant book in turtle biology." (Canadian Field-Naturalist) "Incredibly complete guide to the world's nearly species of turtles /5(17).
Get this from a library. Turtles & tortoises of the world. [David Alderton] -- Human exploitation, carelessness, and greed have wiped out whole populations of giant tortoises, and even today, five of the seven species of marine turtle are threatened with extinction.
Learn about. In this Advanced Vivarium Systems book Turtles & Tortoises, beginning hobbyists of all ages will find amazing facts and useful information about turtles and tortoises from around the world. Author Russ Case, a noted author and reptile and amphibian specialist, recommends the best twelve turtles and tortoises for first-time keepers, not counting /5(15).
Exploitation, carelessness, and greed: these words describe the cruelty humans have displayed towards turtles and tortoises.
Whole populations of giant tortoises perished at the hands of sailors in the Galapagos, and even today, five of the seven species of marine turtle are threatened with : This title covers all the world's chelonidae - the turtles, tortoises and terrapins, and includes information on all the important conservation aspects, such as.
Included in our list of children’s books about turtles and tortoises are board books for the youngest readers, agespicture books for kids years old, Author: Bookroo. Get this from a library. Turtles & tortoises of the world. [David Alderton] -- While reptiles often receive an ambivalent reaction from the public, turtles and tortoises are surely the exception.
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Turtles & Tortoises for Dummies book. Read 7 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Coexisting with a turtle or tortoise may not be a wa /5. COVID Resources. Reliable information about the coronavirus (COVID) is available from the World Health Organization (current situation, international travel).Numerous and frequently-updated resource results are available from this ’s WebJunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
The World Turtle (also referred to as the Cosmic Turtle or the World-bearing Turtle) is a mytheme of a giant turtle (or tortoise) supporting or containing the mytheme, which is similar to that of the World Elephant and World Serpent, occurs in Hindu mythology, Chinese mythology and the mythologies of the indigenous peoples of the "World-Tortoise" mytheme.
In Turtles & Tortoises beginning hobbyists of all ages will find amazing facts and useful information about turtles and tortoises from around the world. Author Russ Case, a noted author and reptile and amphibian specialist, recommends the top twelve turtles and tortoises that are best for first-time keepers, not counting, of course, the Author: Russ Case.
Cutest Turtles & Tortoises Around The World. 25, likes talking about this. This page was created to help new turtle and tortoise owners with their shelled ers: 25K. This is a list of fictional turtles, tortoises, and terrapins from literature, movies and other elements of popular culture.
Contents 1 In mythology, legends, and folklore. Turtles and tortoises are fascinating survivors from an ancient world of reptiles that reach back to the age of the dinosaurs.
Today they rank among the most threatened species on the planet. Their slow movement on land and lack of defenses combine with habitat destruction to make them vulnerable everywhere in the world/5.
Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Praise for the first edition: With deft prose and /5.
Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Turtles, almost alone among reptiles, have earned b /5.Focusing on the care of pet turtles and tortoises this book covers out door versus indoor housing, and lighting, temperature, humidity, and food requirements.
A great source for care tips. The book also gives a basic description of several species of turtles and tortoises and the specific care needs that each may require when kept as pets.