Turtles of the World

Turtles of the World
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 428
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0801884969
ISBN-13 : 9780801884962
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Turtles of the World by : Franck Bonin

Turtles of the World

Turtles of the World
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 452
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ISBN-10 : 9780691229034
ISBN-13 : 0691229031
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Turtles of the World by : Jeffrey E. Lovich

A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus

A World of Turtles

A World of Turtles
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Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 1555661904
ISBN-13 : 9781555661908
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis A World of Turtles by : Gregory McNamee

A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles

A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles
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Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781623491741
ISBN-13 : 1623491746
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles by : Wallace J. Nichols

Sea turtle populations around the world are endangered, and in recent years tourism has been a critical element in worldwide efforts to save them. More travelers seek meaningful experiences that bring them close to nature and wildlife, and opportunities to interact with and help sea turtles now exist at locations around the globe, from remote beaches to urban labs. In A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles, a scientist, a conservationist, and a journalist have come together to provide a guide to the places where people can view sea turtles and participate in authentic conservation projects. Covering five continents and including the South Pacific and Caribbean, the authors direct readers to the parks, reserves, and research sites where they can responsibly observe turtles in the wild, especially nesting beaches where people can see female sea turtles lay eggs and hatchlings make their harrowing journey from nest to sea. Options for on-site lodging and other amenities are included, if available, as well as details of other nearby attractions that travelers may wish to include in their itineraries.

Sea Turtles of the World

Sea Turtles of the World
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Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages : 158
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ISBN-10 : UOM:49015002943745
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Sea Turtles of the World by :

Sea Tu rtles of the World provides an in-depth look at these prehistoric looking reptiles that have lived on earth longer than 210 million years, surviving two waves of mass extinction. Author and photographer Doug Perrine guides the reader through the fascinating life-cycle of the sea turtle, from their harrowing dash from the nest to the ocean as vulnerable hatchlings through the many years spent at sea during maturation, to sexual maturity, reproduction, and migration. Perrine describes the evolution of the sea turtle, its anatomy, events that lead to its endangerment, and attempts to save the sea turtle. Table of Contents: Origin and Anatomy, Mating Behavior and Reproduction, The Lost Decade, Growing Up, The Incredible Journey, Sea Turtles and Humans, Families and Species, Watching Sea Turtles, Appendices, Bibliography, Index. Detailed descriptions of the Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Turtle, Australian Flatback Turtle, and the Leatherback Turtle are included, as is a chapter on watching sea turtles from land and from the water. Annotation. Perrine, a writer and photographer specializing in marine life, offers an in-depth look at the natural history of sea turtles and details efforts to preserve them in this guide for general readers. Those who would like to watch sea turtles in their natural habitat will find information on the best land and water locations for observing them. A wealth of color photos highlights species diversity and the sea turtle's relationships with fish (and divers).

TURTLES OF THE WORLD PB

TURTLES OF THE WORLD PB
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Publisher : Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112046850472
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis TURTLES OF THE WORLD PB by : Carl H. Ernst

Presented in a logical and systematic order, Turtles of the World discusses each family separately with keys to genera and species. Summarizing the classification of every known turtle species, this volume includes descriptions and illustrations of turtle anatomy, a discussion of turtle origins, as well as karotype, reproductive, and ecological information. The authors pinpoint causes for the decline of turtle populations and offer suggestions to reverse the effects of overcollecting, killing for food, environmental poisoning through insecticides and herbicides, and habitat destruction.

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9780801880070
ISBN-13 : 0801880076
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Sea Turtles by : James R. Spotila

Marine biologist James R. Spotila has spent much of his life unraveling the mysteries of these graceful creatures and working to ensure their survival. In "Sea Turtles," he offers a comprehensive and compelling account of their history and life cycle based on the most recent scientific data and suggests what we can be done to save them. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs. 0-808-8007-6$24.95 / Johns Hopkins University Press

Sea Turtles and Other Shelled Reptiles

Sea Turtles and Other Shelled Reptiles
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 64
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ISBN-10 : 0716614510
ISBN-13 : 9780716614517
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Sea Turtles and Other Shelled Reptiles by : Patricia Brennan

Questions and answers explore the world of animals.

How the Turtle Got Its Shell

How the Turtle Got Its Shell
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Publisher : Golden Books
Total Pages : 28
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ISBN-10 : 0307960072
ISBN-13 : 9780307960078
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis How the Turtle Got Its Shell by : Justine Fontes

Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.

Voyage of the Turtle

Voyage of the Turtle
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Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Total Pages : 428
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ISBN-10 : 9781429900867
ISBN-13 : 1429900865
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Voyage of the Turtle by : Carl Safina

The story of an ancient sea turtle and what its survival says about our future, from the award-winning writer and naturalist Though nature is indifferent to the struggles of her creatures, the human effect on them is often premeditated. The distressing decline of sea turtles in Pacific waters and their surprising recovery in the Atlantic illuminate what can go both wrong and right from our interventions, and teach us the lessons that can be applied to restore health to the world's oceans and its creatures. As Voyage of the Turtle, Carl Safina's compelling natural history adventure makes clear, the fate of the astonishing leatherback turtle, whose ancestry can be traced back 125 million years, is in our hands. Writing with verve and color, Safina describes how he and his colleagues track giant pelagic turtles across the world's oceans and onto remote beaches of every continent. As scientists apply lessons learned in the Atlantic and Caribbean to other endangered seas, Safina follows leatherback migrations, including a thrilling journey from Monterey, California, to nesting grounds on the most remote beaches of Papua, New Guinea. The only surviving species of its genus, family, and suborder, the leatherback is an evolutionary marvel: a "reptile" that behaves like a warm-blooded dinosaur, an ocean animal able to withstand colder water than most fishes and dive deeper than any whale. In his peerless prose, Safina captures the delicate interaction between these gentle giants and the humans who are finally playing a significant role in their survival. "Magnificent . . . A joyful, hopeful book. Safina gives us ample reasons to be enthralled by this astonishing ancient animal—and ample reasons to care." -- The Los Angeles Times