Download or read book The Best Tortoise Book as Pet Galapagos Tortoise Chelonoidis Nigra written by Elvis O Smith and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Galápagos Tortoise (Chelonoidis Nigra) It is conceivable, however maybe impossible, that among the excess giant tortoise of the Galápagos Islands, there exists an old folk that was a hatchling at the hour of Charles Darwin's well known visit in 1835. Gigantic tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging more than 100 years. The most established on record lived to be 152years. Lonesome, George lived in the Galapagos, a chain of volcanic islands off the shoreline of Ecuador, in South America-islands that eternity changed our comprehension of the regular world. While visiting the Galapagos in 1835, British naturalist Charles Darwin noticed neighborhood plants and creatures. He got entranced by species that appeared to be identified with ones found on the terrain-however that likewise had numerous actual varieties extraordinary to various islands. Over the long haul, Darwin started to contemplate whether species from South America had arrived at the Galapagos and afterward changed as they adjusted to new conditions. This thought-that species could change after some time-at last prompted Darwin's hypothesis of development by regular determination.
Download or read book Galapagos Giant Tortoises written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most up-to-date knowledge of Galapagos giant tortoises. Despite being icons of the world-famous Galapagos Archipelago and the target of more than 50 years of conservation research and management, Galapagos giant tortoise evolution and much of their ecology remained unknown until recently. This book documents the history, the pressing conservation issues, and success stories recovering several of the 15 different species of Galapagos tortoises from near extinction.The book begins with an overview of the history of the relationship between humans and Galapagos giant tortoises, starting from initial heavy exploitation of tortoises by pirates and whalers, and extending to the start of the modern conservation era in the 1960s. The book then shifts to biology, describing Galapagos tortoise evolution, taxonomy, ecology, habitats, reproduction, and behavior. Next the decades of conservation efforts and their results are reviewed, including issues of captive breeding, invasive species, introduced diseases, and de-extinction, as well as the current status and distribution of every species. The final portion of the book turns to four case studies of restoration, and then looks ahead to the future of all tortoise populations.The latest volume in the Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscape series, Galapagos Giant Tortoises is a valuable resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as students of biology, wildlife conservation, and herpetology. Provides a comprehensive overview of the Galapagos giant tortoise species as written and edited by the world’s leading experts Presents examples of restoration of tortoise populations following the near extinction of many of them Describes conservation strategies to ensure the full recovery of all extant species Explores recent efforts using replacement tortoises for extinct species to restore island ecosystems
Download or read book Galapagos Tortoise Expert s Guide written by Richard Cary Paull and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Last Tortoise written by Craig Stanford and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tortoises may be the first family of higher animals to become extinct in the coming decades. They are losing the survival race because of what distinguishes them, in particular their slow, steady pace of life and reproduction. The Last Tortoise offers an introduction to these remarkable animals and the extraordinary adaptations that have allowed them to successfully populate a diverse range of habitats—from deserts to islands to tropical forests. The shields that protect their shoulders and ribs have helped them evade predators. They are also safeguarded by their extreme longevity and long period of fertility. Craig Stanford details how human predation has overcome these evolutionary advantages, extinguishing several species and threatening the remaining forty-five. At the center of this beautifully written work is Stanford’s own research in the Mascarene and Galapagos Islands, where the plight of giant tortoise populations illustrates the threat faced by all tortoises. He addresses unique survival problems, from genetic issues to the costs and benefits of different reproductive strategies. Though the picture Stanford draws is bleak, he offers reason for hope in the face of seemingly inevitable tragedy. Like many intractable environmental problems, extinction is not manifest destiny. Focusing on tortoise nurseries and breeding facilities, the substitution of proxy species for extinct tortoises, and the introduction of species to new environments, Stanford’s work makes a persuasive case for the future of the tortoise in all its rich diversity.
Download or read book Giant Gal pagos Tortoise written by Tammy Gagne and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giant Galápagos tortoises have roamed the Galápagos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habitat. Giant Galápagos Tortoise describes the world's largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat preservation and captive breeding have helped save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Gal pagos Tortoises written by Conrad J. Storad and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the characteristics and behavior of Galâapagos tortoises.
Download or read book The Galapagos Tortoise written by Susan Schafer and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, ancestry, habits, and habitat of this living fossil.
Download or read book The Galapagos Tortoises written by Samuel Garman and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitats of Gal?apagos tortoises.
Download or read book Galapagos Tortoises written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title compares and contrasts key traits of Galpagos tortoises.
Download or read book Take Your Time written by Eva Furrow and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A tortoise from the Galapagos Islands goes on an adventure--at her own speed"--
Download or read book Restoring the Tortoise Dynasty written by Godfrey Merlen and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aldabra Tortoise As Pet written by Benjamin Logan and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aldabra tortoises are found on the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, and they are one of the greatest tortoises in the world (the greatest tortoise on record being the Galapagos tortoise - Geochelone nigra). Aldabra tortoises have a diverse habitat on their domestic and delivered islands, ranging from mangrove swamps and coastal dune areas to grasslands and scrub forests.Aldabra Tortoise AvailabilityYou can locate Aldabra tortoises for sale at pick out reptile stores, reptile indicates and occasionally on the Internet. If you are able to discover one, no doubt you will find them very moneymaking to keep.
Download or read book Tortoises written by David Robinson and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 1976 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and feeding. Housing. General care. Breeding. Species. The giant tortoise. Turtles and terrapins.
Download or read book The Galapagos Tortoise written by Susan Schafer and published by Dillon Press. This book was released on 1995-06-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, ancestry, habits, and habitat of this living fossil.
Download or read book 100 Year Old Tortoises written by Topper Evans and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turtles can live for a long time, but tortoises can live for even longer! These slow-moving animals can live for hundreds of years in many places on Earth, from Galapagos tortoises outliving the explorers who discovered them to Seychelles giant tortoises that may be nearly 200 years old! With the help of full-color photographs, readers learn about the many different tortoises that have life-spans longer than most humans and how their bodies are built to live long, leisurely lives. They also explore how zoos take care of these special animals to ensure their lives are not cut short in captivity.
Download or read book The Gigantic Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Archipelago written by John Van Denburgh and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Giant Tortoises written by Rachel Grack and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giant tortoises face many challenges. How can humans help them? In this title, leveled text and informative photos illustrate the challenges that giant tortoises face and how humans are able to help them survive. Cause and effect features show what is behind the threat to the animal and what the world would be like without them, while other features highlight the range, status, and life span of the tortoise.
