9780820329024-0820329029-Turtles of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books)

Turtles of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books)

ISBN-13: 9780820329024
ISBN-10: 0820329029
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Whit Gibbons, Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Format: Paperback 264 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780820329024
ISBN-10: 0820329029
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Whit Gibbons, Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Format: Paperback 264 pages

Summary

Turtles of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books) (ISBN-13: 9780820329024 and ISBN-10: 0820329029), written by authors Whit Gibbons, Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville, was published by University of Georgia Press in 2008. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Animals (Zoology, Biological Sciences, Conservation, Nature & Ecology) books. You can easily purchase or rent Turtles of the Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Books) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Animals books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $2.59.

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Seventy-five percent of the turtle species in the United States can be found in the Southeast. In fact, the region is second only to parts of Asia in its number of native turtles. Filled with more than two hundred color photographs and written with a special focus on conservation, this guide covers forty-five species of this nonthreatening, ancient lineage of long-lived reptiles.

Heavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat comprise the heart of the book. Species accounts cover such information as descriptions of adults and hatchlings; key identifiers including size, distinctive characters and markings; land, river, pond, and wetland habitats; behaviors and activities; food and diet; reproduction; predators and defense; and conservation issues.

Also included is a wealth of general information about the importance of turtle conservation and the biology, diversity, and life history of turtles. Discussed are distinguishing turtle characteristics; differences among turtles, tortoises, and terrapins; shell structure and architecture; reproduction and longevity; turtle predators and defense mechanisms; and turtle activities such as basking, hibernation, aestivation, and seasonal movement. Useful information about the interactions of humans and turtles is also covered: species that are likely to be commonly encountered, turtles as pets, and more.

Clearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals.

Features:In-depth descriptions of the forty-two native speciesConservation-oriented approachMore than two hundred color photographsNearly forty distribution mapsClear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature turtles“Did You Know?” sidebars of interesting turtle factsSize charts; key identifiers; and information about habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation

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