description: From familiar terrapins basking on a log to the majestic long-livedgiant tortoises, turtles are among the most fascinating animals on theplanet. In this complete guide to the world's 300 species of turtles,the authors reveal intimate, little-known details of these intriguingreptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, howthey behave, and when and where they lay their eggs.The authors have travelled the world extensively together to studyturtles in their natural habitats and have produced a comprehensive andbeautifully written book that will appeal to all turtle lovers andnature enthusiasts. It is magnificently illustrated with over 300colour photographs and each species has a colour distribution map. Thisbook will be the standard reference on the subject for years to come.
language: English
title: Turtles Of The World
titlecomplete: Turtles Of The World
genres: Natural History
ratings_count: 19
publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC