Tortoises of the world giants to dwarfs / George R. Zug, and Devin A. Reese.
| Author/creator | Zug, George R., 1938 |
| Other author | Reese, Devin A., 1963 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2024] |
| Description | x, 228 pages illustrations (some color), maps (some color) 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | illustrations |
| Physical medium | maps |
| Physical medium | mixed color |
| Contents | How the Tortoise Beat the Hare -- Life in a Shell-Tortoise Body Plan -- Physiology and Behavior-Tortoise Resilience -- Courtship to Nesting-Tortoise Reproduction -- Hatchlings to Adults-Tortoise Life Cycle -- Deserts to Rainforests-Tortoise Ecology -- Today's Tortoises-Diversity -- Ancestry and Evolution-Tortoise Origins -- Human Interactions-Tortoise Decimation -- Human Interactions-Tortoise Conservation. |
| Abstract | "This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023022277 |
| ISBN | 9781421448350 hardcover |
| ISBN | ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |