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Turtles of the World
Bonin, Franck; Devaux, Bernard; Dupre, Alain
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Description for Turtles of the World
Hardback. A guide to the world's nearly 300 species of turtles, it reveals details of these intriguing reptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, how they behave, and when and where they lay their eggs. It is aimed at turtle lovers and nature enthusiasts. Translator(s): Pritchard, Peter C.H. Num Pages: 416 pages, 300 color photos, 320 color maps. BIC Classification: PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1747.
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 Dupre have traveled the world together to study turtles in their natural habitats. In this complete guide to the world's nearly 300 species of turtles, the authors reveal intimate, little-known details of these intriguing reptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, how they behave, and when and where they lay their eggs. Originally written in French, the text has been translated ... Read more
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 Dupre have traveled the world together to study turtles in their natural habitats. In this complete guide to the world's nearly 300 species of turtles, the authors reveal intimate, little-known details of these intriguing reptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, how they behave, and when and where they lay their eggs. Originally written in French, the text has been translated ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801884962
SKU
V9780801884962
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About Bonin, Franck; Devaux, Bernard; Dupre, Alain
Franck Bonin is a veterinarian with thirty-two years of specialized experience with turtles. Bernard Devaux is the founder of the French nonprofit organization Village des Tortues. Alain Dupre is an avid turtle enthusiast who serves on the boards of several conservation organizations in France. Peter C. H. Pritchard is the author of hundreds of articles on turtles and the ... Read more
Reviews for Turtles of the World
This book is a gem... it will be considered a classic very quickly. People will snatch this book up faster than a box turtle devours a night crawler! Marmorata In their new book, Turtles of the World, Franck Bonin, Bernard Devaux and Alain Dupre seek to loft turtles into the limelight by showcasing the group's diversity-its beauties, its goofies, its ... Read more