Turtles are a species of reptile at its evolutionary zenith, with an ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Under their unmistakable shells, testament to their survival, they harbor a natural history of epochal proportions. This is the engrossing story Turtles tells. The book offers a full account of the evolution, history, diversity, ecology, and behavior of the turtle, and of the problems facing these reptiles worldwide. The book describes the important role turtles play in their ecosystems, as well as ...
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Turtles are a species of reptile at its evolutionary zenith, with an ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Under their unmistakable shells, testament to their survival, they harbor a natural history of epochal proportions. This is the engrossing story Turtles tells. The book offers a full account of the evolution, history, diversity, ecology, and behavior of the turtle, and of the problems facing these reptiles worldwide. The book describes the important role turtles play in their ecosystems, as well as the pressures put upon current populations by habitat destruction, over-collection for the pet trade, and increasing consumption for food. Accompanying Franklins text are photographs and illustrations testifying to the colorful diversity of the 300 species of turtle known to inhabit forest, mountains, prairies, rivers, lakes, and oceans of the world--70 within the United States alone. Appendices provide contact information for turtle organizations, as well as a listing of all extant chelonians.
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Good. End homelessness in Philadelphia! Your purchase creates jobs! Ex-library book. Has old stickers and stamps. hardcover Used-Good 2007-First Edition.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0760329818. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, book and jacket are in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Featuring range maps and a complete listing of the 298 living species...an essential addition to the library of any turtle lover, " illustrated with may color photos and includes a Taxonomy; 160 pages.
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Good. Oversized hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear to jacket with minor closed tear to back jacket, solid binding and bright pages, a very nice copy!
