{"product_id":"turtles-of-the-southeast-paperback","title":"Turtles of the Southeast - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKurt Buhlmann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTracey Tuberville\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWhit Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventy-five percent of the turtle species in the United States can be found in the Southeast. In fact, the region is second only to parts of Asia in its number of native turtles. Filled with more than two hundred color photographs and written with a special focus on conservation, this guide covers forty-five species of this nonthreatening, ancient lineage of long-lived reptiles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeavily illustrated, fact-filled descriptions of each species and its habitat comprise the heart of the book. Species accounts cover such information as descriptions of adults and hatchlings; key identifiers including size, distinctive characters and markings; land, river, pond, and wetland habitats; behaviors and activities; food and diet; reproduction; predators and defense; and conservation issues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso included is a wealth of general information about the importance of turtle conservation and the biology, diversity, and life history of turtles. Discussed are distinguishing turtle characteristics; differences among turtles, tortoises, and terrapins; shell structure and architecture; reproduction and longevity; turtle predators and defense mechanisms; and turtle activities such as basking, hibernation, aestivation, and seasonal movement. Useful information about the interactions of humans and turtles is also covered: species that are likely to be commonly encountered, turtles as pets, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClearly written, cleanly designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote a better understanding of the habitat needs of, and environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures: In-depth descriptions of the forty-two native speciesConservation-oriented approachMore than two hundred color photographsNearly forty distribution mapsClear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature turtles\"Did You Know?\" sidebars of interesting turtle factsSize charts; key identifiers; and information about habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKurt Buhlmann (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e KURT BUHLMANN is a research scientist at the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhit Gibbons (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e WHIT GIBBONS is a professor emeritus of ecology at the University of Georgia and author or coauthor of several books on herpetology and ecology, including \u003ci\u003eKeeping All the Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e, Revised Edition, \u003ci\u003eFrogs and Toads of the Southeast, Lizards and Crocodiles of the Southeast, Turtles of the Southeast, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalamanders of the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e (all Georgia). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracey Tuberville (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e TRACEY TUBERVILLE is a research coordinator at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 10.21 x 7.81 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708754391347,"sku":"9780820329024","price":46.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ejZRczZySHhEbGtEdUdzN2Mvd0FWZz09.webp?v=1763442618","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/turtles-of-the-southeast-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}