The Tortoises and Turtles of Madagascar

The Tortoises and Turtles of Madagascar
Title The Tortoises and Turtles of Madagascar PDF eBook
Author Miguel Pedrono
Publisher
Pages 147
Release 2008
Genre Turtles
ISBN 9789838121248

Download The Tortoises and Turtles of Madagascar Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

The Conservation Biology of Tortoises

The Conservation Biology of Tortoises
Title The Conservation Biology of Tortoises PDF eBook
Author IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Publisher IUCN
Pages 210
Release 1989
Genre Nature conservation
ISBN 2880329868

Download The Conservation Biology of Tortoises Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Hope for Animals and Their World

Hope for Animals and Their World
Title Hope for Animals and Their World PDF eBook
Author Jane Goodall
Publisher Hachette UK
Pages 416
Release 2009-09-02
Genre Nature
ISBN 0446543381

Download Hope for Animals and Their World Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall - along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard - shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, Hope For Animals Their World presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence. Praise for Hope For Animals Their World "Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account...The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read."-Booklist "These accounts of conservation success are inspirational."-Publishers Weekly

Schildkröten Der Welt

Schildkröten Der Welt
Title Schildkröten Der Welt PDF eBook
Author Holger Vetter
Publisher
Pages 128
Release 2005
Genre Turtles
ISBN 9783930612826

Download Schildkröten Der Welt Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

A Sheltered Life

A Sheltered Life
Title A Sheltered Life PDF eBook
Author Paul Chambers
Publisher Oxford University Press, USA
Pages 326
Release 2006
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780195223965

Download A Sheltered Life Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

A Sheltered Life offers a fascinating look at one of the world's strangest and most wondrous animals--whose significance in modern science and culture cannot be underestimated. In an engaging blend of cultural and natural history, the book ranges from the earliest mention of the tortoises many millennia ago, to the wholesale plunder of their populations starting in the sixteenth century, to modern attempts to protect the tortoise and track down members of what were once believed to be extinct populations.

Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins

Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins
Title Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins PDF eBook
Author Ronald Isaac Orenstein
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre Tortues
ISBN 9781770851191

Download Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

"Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explains the astonishing ways turtles cope with their environment, explores the debate on their origins and describes the latest discoveries about their often surprising lives ... Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins explores the threats face around the world. on land and sea, and the efforts being made to conserve them. Fostering awareness about these unique and threatened creatures is among the main goals of this book."--Dust jacket wrap.

Giant Tortoises of the Indian Ocean

Giant Tortoises of the Indian Ocean
Title Giant Tortoises of the Indian Ocean PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages
Release 2004
Genre
ISBN

Download Giant Tortoises of the Indian Ocean Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle