Lonesome George The Giant Tortoise

Author : Henry Nicholls
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780230552258

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Lonesome George by Henry Nicholls Pdf

Lonesome George is a 5ft long, 200lb tortoise aged between 60 and 200. In 1971 he was discovered on the remote Galapagos island of Pinta, from which tortoises had supposedly been exterminated by greedy whalers and seal hunters. He has been at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz island ever since, on the off-chance that scientific ingenuity will conjure up a way of reproducing him and resurrecting his species. Meanwhile a million tourists and dozens of baffled scientists have looked on as the celebrity reptile shows not a jot of interest in the female company provided. Today, Lonesome George has come to embody the mystery, complexity and fragility of the unique Galapagos archipelago. His story echoes the challenges of conservation worldwide; it is a story of Darwin, sexual dysfunction, adventure on the high seas, cloning, DNA fingerprinting and eco-tourism.

Author : Victoria Kosara
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545261296

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Lonesome George Finds His Friends by Victoria Kosara Pdf

Lonesome George is thought to be the last of his kind. Follow Lonesome George as he meets other animals that live on the Galapagos Islands and help Lonesome George find his friends!

Author : Francine Jacobs
Publisher : Walker Childrens
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0802788645

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Lonesome George, the Giant Tortoise by Francine Jacobs Pdf

The remarkable true story of a one-of-a-kind survivor. One lone tortoise lived a simple life on Pinta Island in the Galápagos Islands of the Pacific Ocean. Then visiting fishermen introduced goats to the unique island, which completely disrupted the ecosystem. One lone tortoise stubbornly clung to life, even after his fellow tortoises disappeared slowly. Then, years after it was believed that all Pinta Island tortoises were extinct, scientists discovered one lone tortoise among the rocky hills of the now barren land. The scientists named this miraculous survivor “Lonesome George” and brought him to the Darwin Research Station, where they hoped to find him a mate. Even though George has remained a steadfast bachelor while waiting for a Pinta Island mate, he is an inspiration for survival as well as a living reminder of the terrible price of extinction.

Author : Elizabeth Hennessy
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780300249156

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On the Backs of Tortoises by Elizabeth Hennessy Pdf

An insightful exploration of the iconic Galápagos tortoises, and how their fate is inextricably linked to our own in a rapidly changing world. Finalist for the 2020 E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, sponsored by PEN America Literary Awards The Galápagos archipelago is often viewed as a last foothold of pristine nature. For sixty years, conservationists have worked to restore this evolutionary Eden after centuries of exploitation at the hands of pirates, whalers, and island settlers. This book tells the story of the islands’ namesakes—the giant tortoises—as coveted food sources, objects of natural history, and famous icons of conservation and tourism. By doing so, it brings into stark relief the paradoxical, and impossible, goal of conserving species by trying to restore a past state of prehistoric evolution. The tortoises, Elizabeth Hennessy demonstrates, are not prehistoric, but rather microcosms whose stories show how deeply human and nonhuman life are entangled. In a world where evolution is thoroughly shaped by global history, Hennessy puts forward a vision for conservation based on reckoning with the past, rather than trying to erase it. “Fresh, insightful . . . Hennessy’s melding of human and natural history makes for thought-provoking reading.” —Booklist (starred review) “Gripping . . . well-researched and thought-provoking . . . whether you’re well-versed in the intricacies of conservation or have only just begun to long for a look at the tortoises yourself. On the Backs of Tortoises is a natural history that asks important questions, and challenges us to think about how best to answer them.” —Genevieve Valentine, NPR “Wonderfully interesting, informative, and engaging, as well as scholarly.” —Janet Browne, author of Charles Darwin: Voyaging and Charles Darwin: The Power of Place

Author : NA NA
Publisher : Springer
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781137097453

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Lonesome George by NA NA Pdf

Lonesome George is a 5 foot long, 200 pound tortoise, between 60 and 200 years old. In 1971 he was discovered on the remote Galapagos island of Pinta, from which tortoises had supposedly been extinct for years. He has been at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz island ever since, on the off-chance that scientific ingenuity will conjure up a way of reproducing him and resurrecting his species. Meanwhile, countless tourists and dozens of baffled scientists have looked on as the celebrity reptile shows not a jot of interest in the female company provided. Today, Lonesome George has come to embody the mystery, complexity and fragility of the unique Galapagos archipelago. His story echoes the challenges of conservation worldwide; it is a story of Darwin, sexual dysfunction, adventure on the high seas, cloning, DNA fingerprinting and eco-tourism.

Author : Jean Craighead George
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0060287934

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Galapagos George by Jean Craighead George Pdf

This is the story of the famous Lonesome George, a giant tortoise who was the last of his species, lived to be one hundred years old, and became known as the rarest creature in the world. His story gives us a glimpse of the amazing creatures inhabiting the ever-fascinating Galápagos Islands. Renowned naturalist and bestselling author of the Newbery Medal-winning Julie of the Wolves and the critically acclaimed Everglades Jean Craighead George once again introduces children to the wonders of the natural world in this incredible evolution story set in the Galápagos Islands. The back matter features key terms, a timeline, and further resources for research. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Author : Michael Blencowe
Publisher : Aurum Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780711276925

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Gone by Michael Blencowe Pdf

Gone is a fascinating and timely illustrated narrative exploring the lively tales of eleven extraordinary extinct species from around the globe––sharing an enlightening story of extinction and conservation for today.

Author : Craig Stanford
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674049926

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The Last Tortoise by Craig Stanford Pdf

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.

Author : Henry Nicholls
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847658968

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The Galapagos by Henry Nicholls Pdf

Formed of dramatic volcanic scenery and home to marvellous beasts, it is little wonder that the first name for the Galpagos archipelago was Las Encantadas: the enchanted islands. In this captivating natural history, Henry Nicholls builds up the ecology of these famous islands, from their explosive origins to the arrival of the archipelago's celebrated reptiles and ultimately humans. It's a story of change, as the islands are transformed from lava-strewn wilderness into a vital scientific resource and a sought-after destination for eco-enthusiasts. Charles Darwin's five-week visit to the Galpagos in 1835 played a pivotal role in this transformation. At the time, he was more interested in rocks than finches, took the opportunity to ride on the backs of tortoises and fling iguanas into the sea. Yet the Galpagos experience can be an inspiration and it certainly was for Darwin, pointing him towards one of the most important and influential ideas in the history of humankind: evolution by natural selection. And with the Darwin connection, the Galpagos found itself propelled onto a global stage. But worldwide fame has brought with it nearly 200,000 tourists a year and a human population now estimated at around 30,000. If Darwin learned from the Galpagos, so we must too. For what happens here in years to come foreshadows the fate of threatened ecosystems everywhere on earth.

Author : Paul Chambers
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0195223969

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A Sheltered Life by Paul Chambers Pdf

A Sheltered Life offers a fascinating look at one of the world's strangest and most wondrous animals--whose significance in modern science and culture cannot be underestimated. In an engaging blend of cultural and natural history, the book ranges from the earliest mention of the tortoises many millennia ago, to the wholesale plunder of their populations starting in the sixteenth century, to modern attempts to protect the tortoise and track down members of what were once believed to be extinct populations.

Author : Jeff Corwin
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781605294148

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100 Heartbeats by Jeff Corwin Pdf

Popular television host Jeff Corwin takes readers on a gripping journey around the world to meet the animals threatened by extinction It's no secret that our planet is in crisis. Environmental threats such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and land degradation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species. In 100 Heartbeats, Jeff Corwin provides an urgent portrait of the wildlife teetering on the brink. From the forests slipping away beneath the stealthy paws of the Florida panther, to the giant panda's plight to climb ever higher in the mountains of China, Corwin takes you on a global tour to witness firsthand the critical state of our natural world. Along the way, he shares inspiring stories of battles being waged and won by the conservationists on the front lines of defense. The race to save the planet's most endangered wildlife is under way. Every heartbeat matters.

Author : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Nature conservation
ISBN : 9782880329860

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The Conservation Biology of Tortoises by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Pdf

Author : Rachel A. Blodgett
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781477264843

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Lonesome George by Rachel A. Blodgett Pdf

Inspired by the beautiful islands of the Galapagos and honoring the life of a now extinct tortoise, Lonesome George, comes a fun story the whole family will enjoy! George and his feathered sidekick, Fred welcome you to their home and invite you to enjoy their everyday life. You'll meet one-of-a-kind characters like a masked booby bird named Albert. Together they make a great story, and with every great story told there's a lesson to be learned.

Author : Kevin C. Burns
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781108422017

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Evolution in Isolation by Kevin C. Burns Pdf

Tests for repeated patterns in evolution of island plants, which together comprise an 'island syndrome' analogous to animals.

Author : Jennifer Jacquet
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307950130

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Is Shame Necessary? by Jennifer Jacquet Pdf

An urgent, illuminating exploration of the social nature of shame and of how it might be used to promote large-scale political change and social reform. “[Jacquet] exposes the ways shame plays into collective ideas of punishment and reward, and the social mechanisms that dictate the ways we dictate our behavior.” —The Boston Globe Examining how we can retrofit the art of shaming for the age of social media, Jennifer Jacquet shows that we can challenge corporations and even governments to change policies and behaviors that are detrimental to the environment. Urgent and illuminating, Is Shame Necessary? offers an entirely new understanding of how shame, when applied in the right way and at the right time, has the capacity to keep us from failing our planet and, ultimately, from failing ourselves.