The Texas Tortoise A Natural History |
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| Author:
| Rose, Francis L.
Judd, Frank W. |
| Series title: | Animal Natural History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8061-4451-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
| Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Remnants of an ancient lineage, tortoises date back to the Eocene. Among the five species remaining in North America, Texas tortoises are the smallest in size and inhabit some of the harshest arid environments known. They are also the most neglected by wildlife personnel. In The Texas Tortoise, biologists Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd draw on decades of research to offer the first comprehensive account of this fascinating but threatened species.
Remnants of an ancient lineage, tortoises date back to the Eocene. Among the five species remaining in North America, Texas tortoises are the smallest in size and inhabit some of the harshest arid environments known. They are also the most neglected by wildlife personnel. In The Texas Tortoise, biologists Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd draw on decades of research to offer the first comprehensive account of this fascinating but threatened species.