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Turtles of the World : A Guide to Every Family
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Hardback A Guide to Every Family English
By (author) Jeffrey E. Lovich , By (author) Dr. Whit Gibbons


A lavishly illustrated guide to the worlds 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


Product details

Format Hardback | 240 pages
Dimensions 171 x 238 x 22.1mm | 907.18g
Publication date 07 Dec 2021
Publisher Princeton University Press
Publication City/Country New Jersey, United States
Language English
Illustrations note 250+ color photos.
ISBN10 069122322X
ISBN13 9780691223223
Bestsellers rank 445,360