Sea Turtles Of The World

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UOM:49015002943745

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Sea Turtles of the World by Anonim Pdf

Sea Tu rtles of the World provides an in-depth look at these prehistoric looking reptiles that have lived on earth longer than 210 million years, surviving two waves of mass extinction. Author and photographer Doug Perrine guides the reader through the fascinating life-cycle of the sea turtle, from their harrowing dash from the nest to the ocean as vulnerable hatchlings through the many years spent at sea during maturation, to sexual maturity, reproduction, and migration. Perrine describes the evolution of the sea turtle, its anatomy, events that lead to its endangerment, and attempts to save the sea turtle. Table of Contents: Origin and Anatomy, Mating Behavior and Reproduction, The Lost Decade, Growing Up, The Incredible Journey, Sea Turtles and Humans, Families and Species, Watching Sea Turtles, Appendices, Bibliography, Index. Detailed descriptions of the Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Olive Ridley Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Turtle, Australian Flatback Turtle, and the Leatherback Turtle are included, as is a chapter on watching sea turtles from land and from the water. Annotation. Perrine, a writer and photographer specializing in marine life, offers an in-depth look at the natural history of sea turtles and details efforts to preserve them in this guide for general readers. Those who would like to watch sea turtles in their natural habitat will find information on the best land and water locations for observing them. A wealth of color photos highlights species diversity and the sea turtle's relationships with fish (and divers).

Author : James R. Spotila
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801880070

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Sea Turtles by James R. Spotila Pdf

Marine biologist James R. Spotila has spent much of his life unraveling the mysteries of these graceful creatures and working to ensure their survival. In "Sea Turtles," he offers a comprehensive and compelling account of their history and life cycle based on the most recent scientific data and suggests what we can be done to save them. Illustrated with stunning, full-color photographs. 0-808-8007-6$24.95 / Johns Hopkins University Press

Author : Jeff Ripple
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 9780896583153

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Sea Turtles by Jeff Ripple Pdf

Profiles every species fo sea turtle and discusses their general characteristics, habitats, and conservation efforts being made on their behalf.

Author : Patricia Brennan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Reptiles
ISBN : 0716614510

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Sea Turtles and Other Shelled Reptiles by Patricia Brennan Pdf

Questions and answers explore the world of animals.

Author : Jeffrey E. Lovich,Whit Gibbons
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691229034

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Turtles of the World by Jeffrey E. Lovich,Whit Gibbons Pdf

A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus

Author : Wallace J. Nichols,Brad Nahill,Melissa Gaskill
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623491741

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A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles by Wallace J. Nichols,Brad Nahill,Melissa Gaskill Pdf

Sea turtle populations around the world are endangered, and in recent years tourism has been a critical element in worldwide efforts to save them. More travelers seek meaningful experiences that bring them close to nature and wildlife, and opportunities to interact with and help sea turtles now exist at locations around the globe, from remote beaches to urban labs. In A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles, a scientist, a conservationist, and a journalist have come together to provide a guide to the places where people can view sea turtles and participate in authentic conservation projects. Covering five continents and including the South Pacific and Caribbean, the authors direct readers to the parks, reserves, and research sites where they can responsibly observe turtles in the wild, especially nesting beaches where people can see female sea turtles lay eggs and hatchlings make their harrowing journey from nest to sea. Options for on-site lodging and other amenities are included, if available, as well as details of other nearby attractions that travelers may wish to include in their itineraries.

Author : Carol Ruckdeschel,C. Robert Shoop
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820344461

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Sea Turtles of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States by Carol Ruckdeschel,C. Robert Shoop Pdf

Written by two of the Southeast's foremost authorities on sea turtle conservation, this is an accessible, fully illustrated guide to the species that frequent the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. No one who encounters a sea turtle soon forgets it. The leatherback, for instance, can grow to huge proportions, commonly approaching eight feet in length and more than half a ton in weight. Powerful swimmers, they are also among the deepest divers of all air-breathing sea creatures. Despite these assets, the survival of the leatherback, like that of all sea turtle species, is under constant threat from commercial fishing operations, overdevelopment of nesting grounds, pollution, and predation by introduced species. The guide opens with comprehensive coverage of the sea turtle's evolution, juvenile and adult life cycles, nesting, diet and feeding, disease and parasites, predators, and conservation issues. Each subsequent chapter is dedicated to a particular turtle species: loggerhead, leatherback, Kemp's ridley, green sea turtle, hawksbill, and olive ridley. The account of each species describes distribution, habitats, general appearance, life history and behavior, and conservation. For each species, photographs of hatchlings and adults and a map showing distribution and migration provide further information. Sea turtles have been swimming the seas for one hundred million years. Yet all of the species in this book—indeed, all sea turtles worldwide—are on U.S. and international endangered lists. Biologists Carol Ruckdeschel and C. Robert Shoop have dedicated their careers to learning about sea turtles—and to ensuring that we understand that we are stakeholders in the fate of these ancient creatures. With this guide in hand, readers will be better equipped to understand sea turtle biology and support sea turtle conservation efforts.

Author : Franck Bonin,Bernard Devaux,Alain Dupré
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Turtles
ISBN : 0801884969

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Turtles of the World by Franck Bonin,Bernard Devaux,Alain Dupré Pdf

Author : Brad Nahill
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128210307

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Sea Turtle Research and Conservation by Brad Nahill Pdf

Sea Turtles: Field Research and Conservation is a comprehensive reference of experiences with sea turtle species from global experts. This book looks at the human side of protecting and studying these unique animals around the world, as well as the challenges involved, such as cultural differences and conducting research in remote locations. Led by a renowned expert in sea turtle conservation, this book addresses the largest issue facing sea turtle species currently; nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered due to poaching, fishing snares, climate change, and more. Chapters in this book range from the use of cutting-edge technology to learn more about this elusive reptile, to working with communities with long histories of sea turtle trade and consumption. It provides readers with firsthand accounts of sea turtle conservation efforts from conservationists based around the world and offers important suggestions and solutions for ensuring the future of these sea turtle species. Sea Turtles: Field Research and Conservation is the ideal resource for field biologist and marine conservationists, specifically those working in marine herpetology and with sea turtle species. Policymakers concerned with marine conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development, will also find this a useful reference for efforts and directions to enact change and save sea turtles from extinction. Offers examples of groundbreaking technology to conduct noninvasive sea turtle research Written by global experts working in the field to study and protect sea turtle species Includes human-to-human case studies and advice for collaborating with cultures and communities to save these endangered animals

Author : Stanley L. Swartz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 0768503531

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Sea Turtles by Stanley L. Swartz Pdf

24 visually compelling, factual texts to support your classroom guided reading program Fantastic underwater photography by award-winning photographer Robert Yin complements a predictable text structure that is suitable for the beginning reader Leveled books that encourage children to acces and interpret information for specific purposes These books are suitable for beginning readers as well as struggling readers in grades 4 & 5

Author : Blair E. Witherington
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 9780760326442

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Sea Turtles by Blair E. Witherington Pdf

Streamlined and equipped with flippers, sea turtles seem uniquely adapted for water-yet remain firmly attached to land, where the females lay their eggs each year. They sport the many colors of the rainbow, range in weight from 100 to 1,300 pounds, and figure in the mythology and folklore of cultures around the world. And still, they currently risk extinction. In this book, marine biologist Blair Ernest Witherington, who has devoted decades to these ancient creatures, offers readers an in-depth look into their mysterious world. Accompanied by exquisite photographs, his descriptions comprise a personal introduction to these strangely graceful marine reptiles. Detailed, lively, and up-to-date imagery tells the story of sea turtles’ distant origins, their specialized form and undersea challenges, senses and life cycle, world voyages and navigational talents—and their ecological roles. The most comprehensive overview of sea turtles to date, this book portrays each of the seven species in close-up, offering information on appearance, distribution, movements, life history, reproduction, diet, unique traits, and conservation.

Author : Janet Evans
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781630221461

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Sea Turtles : 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 6 Sea Turtles) by Janet Evans Pdf

SEA TURTLES: 101 SUPER FUN FACTS AND AMAZING PICTURES ( FEATURING THE WORLD's TOP 6 SEA TURTLES) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Sea Turtles. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following Sea Turtles are featured: Green Sea Turtle Hawksbill Sea Turtle Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Loggerhead Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle Olive Ridley Sea Turtle The description is in the large text and is simple enough for early readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Alternatively, a child of any age (even the child in you) can just look at the images and appreciate its beauty. Enjoy!

Author : Carl H. Ernst,Roger W. Barbour
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1989-06-17
Category : Biological systems
ISBN : UCSD:31822005675061

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TURTLES OF THE WORLD by Carl H. Ernst,Roger W. Barbour Pdf

Guide to the world's 257 turtle species with reproductive and ecological information.

Author : Michael Molnar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Green turtle
ISBN : 1420282522

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Green Sea Turtles by Michael Molnar Pdf

Each book in this series features a marine species, describing its changes at various life stages. Information about features, behaviour traits, predators and prey, migration and threats build a picture of each animal's unique life cycle and the challenges it must survive to complete its life cycle.

Author : Elizabeth Laskey
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Publishers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sea turtles
ISBN : 0431182051

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Sea Turtles by Elizabeth Laskey Pdf

An exploration of sea turtles. It is part of a series in which each volume covers a particular group of sea animals, including the natural history, adaptations, population status (safe, threatened or endangered), interactions with humans and other animals, and conservation efforts. The text begins with a you are here description of a deep-sea meeting between the reader and the creature, covering where to look for the animal and the equipment needed to find it and join it in its watery home. The volume then continues to explain this wondrous creature that the reader has just met.