A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every
family and genus
Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these
amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield
to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time
of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than
snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are
highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families,
subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color
photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map,
a table of information, and commentary that includes notable
characteristics and discussion of related species.
- More than 250 beautiful color photos
- Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and
commentary
- Broad coverage includes every family and genus