Ever wonder how many kinds of turtles there are? Or if they have teeth?
Why so many turtles have yellow stripes on their neck? If it is wise to
feed turtles in your neighborhood pond or lake? Whit Gibbons and Judy
Greene, two internationally known turtle biologists, provide complete
answers to the most frequently asked questions about the more than 300
turtle, tortoise, and terrapin species of the world.
From the palm-sized bog turtles of the United States to the great
oceanic leatherbacks, turtles across the globe are admired for their
persistence, patience, and resilience. They are favorites of scientific
study and beloved pets throughout the world. With a friendly mix of
scientific analysis and basic encyclopedic coverage, Gibbons and Greene
discuss a broad range of turtle topics, including behavior, ecology,
reproduction and development, turtle-human relationships, and the
appearance of turtles in popular literature.
With attractive photographs and an intuitive question-and-answer format,
Gibbons and Greene answer more than 100 common questions about these
remarkable creatures. Readers who want answers to specific questions or
just want to expand their knowledge about these unique and interesting
animals will find the information they seek in this essential reference.