Turtles: An Extraordinary Natural History 245 Million Years in the Making

by Carl J. Franklin

Book Overview

Turtles are a species of reptile at its evolutionary zenith, with an ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Under their unmistakable shells, testament to their survival, they harbor a natural history of epochal proportions. This is the engrossing story Turtles tells. The book offers a full account of the evolution, history, diversity, ecology, and behavior of the turtle, and of the problems facing these reptiles worldwide. The book...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760329818
• ISBN13: 9780760329818
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.0" x 11.3"