Download or read book The Spotted Turtle written by Al Roach and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spotted Turtle as Pet written by Dr Morris Hart and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata) are fascinating creatures known for their distinct appearance and unique habitat preferences. Native to North America, these small, semi-aquatic turtles are cherished for their striking yellow spots on a dark brown or black shell, making them a favorite among reptile enthusiasts and pet owners alike. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the fascinating world of spotted turtles, exploring their natural history, physical characteristics
Download or read book Spotted Turtle written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Behavioral and Ecological Study of the Spotted Turtle Clemmys Guttata Schneider written by Diana Jane Lutz and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Self Portrait with Turtles written by David M. Carroll and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned artist, author, and naturalist, David M. Carroll is exceptionally skilled at capturing nature on the page. In Self-Portrait with Turtles, he reflects on his own life, recounting the crucial moments that shaped his passions and abilities. Beginning with his first sighting of a wild turtle at age eight, Carroll describes his lifelong fascination with swamps and the creatures that inhabit them. He also traces his evolution as an artist, from the words of encouragement he received in high school to his college days in Boston to his life with his wife and family. Self-Portrait with Turtles is a remarkable memoir, a marvelous and exhilarating account of a life well lived.
Download or read book Turtles of the Southeast written by Kurt Buhlmann and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventy-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. Heavily 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. Also 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. Clearly 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. Features: In-depth descriptions of the forty-two native species Conservation-oriented approach More than two hundred color photographs Nearly forty distribution maps Clear descriptions of each species, including differences in the appearance of young and mature turtles “Did You Know?” sidebars of interesting turtle facts Size charts; key identifiers; and information about habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation
Download or read book Turtles of the United States written by Carl H. Ernst and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Variation in the Spotted Turtle C l e m m y s G u t t a t a written by Arndt Friedrich Laemmerzahl and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Turtles written by Johannah Haney and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2008 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the characteristics and behavior of pet turtles, also discussing the physical appearance and place in the history of turtles.
Download or read book Spotted Turtle written by Jayden Luke and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-21 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spotted Turtle are beautiful and interesting animals who typically thrive in captivity when provided with proper husbandry and veterinary care. But to provide a turtle with the things he needs, you'll have to learn as much as you can about the species, their way of life and the habitats from which they hail. You will find all of the information you need to give your new pet a good home and care for him properly inside. By incorporating the methods and techniques other keepers have developed, learning all you can about turtles and remaining observant of your animal's behavior, you'll have a great chance of giving your pet a long, healthy life.
Download or read book Turtles written by Charles Fergus and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating introduction to the biology, life cycle, and behavior of turtles Land turtles, aquatic turtles, snappers, tortoises, and softshells Features an identification guide to 22 North American species Turtles are thought to be the oldest and most primitive of all living reptiles. This Wild Guide goes beyond the cursory knowledge that many people have about turtles, explaining the physical adaptations that allow a creature to live inside a hard protective shell. It explores the astonishing range of habitats occupied by different species of turtles in North America and examines feeding, reproduction, and hibernation in turtles. It gives tips on how to observe turtles and suggests ways in which people can help turtles survive and thrive in the wild.
Download or read book The Year of the Turtle written by David M. Carroll and published by Saint Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1996 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed naturalist David M. Carroll guides readers through the yearly cycle of the freshwater turtle. With lyrical yet factual prose observations, Carroll also includes more than 100 of his carefully executed full-color drawings.
Download or read book The Reptiles of Ohio written by Roger Conant and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Turtles of the United States and Canada written by Carl H. Ernst and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2011 Book Award, The Wildlife Society2009 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Ernst and Lovich’s thoroughly revised edition of this classic reference provides the most updated information ever assembled on the natural histories of North American turtles. From diminutive mud turtles to giant alligator snappers, two of North America’s most prominent experts describe the turtles that live in the fresh, brackish, and marine waters north of Mexico. Incorporating the explosion of new scientific information published on turtles over the past fifteen years—including the identification of four new species—Ernst and Lovich supply comprehensive coverage of all fifty-eight species, with discussions of conservation status and recovery efforts. Each species account contains information on identification, genetics, fossil record, distribution, geographic variation, habitat, behavior, reproduction, biology, growth and longevity, food habits, populations, predators, and conservation status. The book includes range maps for freshwater and terrestrial species, a glossary of scientific names, an extensive bibliography for further research, and an index to scientific and common names. Logically organized and richly illustrated—with more than two hundred color photographs and fifty-two maps—Turtles of the United States and Canada remains the standard for libraries, museums, nature centers, field biologists, and professional and amateur herpetologists alike.
Download or read book Turtles written by Carl J. Franklin and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swampwalker s Journal written by David M. Carroll and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A genius, a madman, a national treasure" (Annie Dillard) takes readers on a miraculous year-long journey through the wetlands, revealing why they are so important to his life, to ours, to all life on Earth. 50 drawings.
Download or read book Spotted Pond Turtle written by Dr Rosy Telsa and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maria. He's the tallest kid in his class, the clumsiest, and the weirdest. Fortunately, none of that's ever bothered him much. But then, when he's in the eighth grade, the family Thanksgiving feast threatens to put him into weirdness overload. Spotted Turtle? Does he have an uncle named Spotted Turtle? How come he's never heard about this before?
