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Author | : Thomas R. Van Devender |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2019-04-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0816540276 |
One of the most recognizable animals of the Southwest, the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) makes its home in both the Sonoran and Mohave Deserts, as well as in tropical areas to the south in Mexico. Called by Tohono O'odham people "komik'c-ed," or "shell with living thing inside," it is one of the few desert creatures kept as a domestic pet—as well as one of the most studied reptiles in the world. Most of our knowledge of desert tortoises comes from studies of Mohave Desert populations in California and Nevada. However, the ecology, physiology, and behavior of these northern populations are quite different from those of their southern, Sonoran Desert, and tropical cousins, which have been studied much less. Differences in climate and habitat have shaped the evolution of three races of desert tortoises as they have adapted to changes in heat, rainfall, and sources of food and shelter as the deserts developed in the last ten million years. This book presents the first comprehensive summary of the natural history, biology, and conservation of the Sonoran and Sinaloan desert tortoises, reviewing the current state of knowledge of these creatures with appropriate comparisons to Mohave tortoises. It condenses a vast amount of information on population ecology, activity, and behavior based on decades of studying tortoise populations in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, and also includes important material on the care and protection of tortoises. Thirty-two contributors address such topics as tortoise fossil records, DNA analysis, and the mystery of secretive hatchlings and juveniles. Tortoise health is discussed in chapters on the care of captives, and original data are presented on the diets of wild and captive tortoises, the nutrient content of plant foods, and blood parameters of healthy tortoises. Coverage of conservation issues includes husbandry methods for captive tortoises, an overview of protective measures, and an evaluation of threats to tortoises from introduced grass and wildfires. A final chapter on cultural knowledge presents stories and songs from indigenous peoples and explores their understanding of tortoises. As the only comprehensive book on the desert tortoise, this volume gathers a vast amount of information for scientists, veterinarians, and resource managers while also remaining useful to general readers who keep desert tortoises as backyard pets. It will stand as an enduring reference on this endearing creature for years to come.
Author | : Matt Little |
Publisher | : Michael O'Mara Books |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2021-06-10 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 1789292735 |
Taking inspiration from the fable of the Hare and the Tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little reveals the essential strategies for sustainable success.
Author | : Dave Keane |
Publisher | : Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 41 |
Release | : 2016-07-19 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0385754175 |
"A sweet read-aloud for first-time tortoise owners." --Kirkus, starred review Could there be any better pet than a puppy? One young girl is about to find out. From beloved author Dave Keane and acclaimed illustrator K.G. Campbell, a laugh-out-loud story of unexpected friendship! When the spunky, loveable narrator receives a tortoise for her birthday, instead of the cuddly puppy she’s longed for her entire life, she’s more than a little disappointed. But while her new lump of a pet isn’t what she dreamed of, it doesn’t take long—between tortoise-on-skateboard walks, sparkly shell makeovers, and a lemonade stand selling chances to hold a real life tortoise—for the little girl to change her mind—sort of. But when her pet goes missing, all she wants is to be reunited with her new best friend.
Author | : Trisha Speed Shaskan |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 14 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1404855467 |
"One animal has a lightweight shell. The other animal's shell is heavy. Do you know the differences between a turtle and a tortoise?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author | : Conrad J. Storad |
Publisher | : Bobolink Media |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : |
A young tortoise talks to her grandfather about taking life slowly, compared to jackrabbits and humans.
Author | : Devin Scillian |
Publisher | : Sleeping Bear Press |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2020-05-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1534166807 |
Oliver the tortoise has had his human, Ike, for a very, very long time now. In fact, they're the same age--80 years old--and practically twins. They both enjoy the slowness of the garden, cool water from the hose on a hot day, and a nice slice of honeydew melon. But when Ike stops visiting the garden, Oliver wonders why his pet has left him so soon. So he makes the long journey to see his mother ten gardens away--she will certainly have the answer. This tender story from the author and illustrator that brought us Memoirs of a Goldfish reminds us to cherish all the days we have with our pets and loved ones.
Author | : Helen Lewis |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-04-27 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1784709735 |
*A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES AND DAILY TELEGRAPH* *SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK* *SHORTLISTED IN THE 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS* 'All the history you need to understand why you're so furious, angry and still hopeful about being a woman now' Caitlin Moran Well-behaved women don't make history: difficult women do. Feminism's success is down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought each other as well as fighting for equal rights. Helen Lewis argues that too many of these pioneers have been whitewashed or forgotten in our modern search for feel-good, inspirational heroines. It's time to reclaim the history of feminism as a history of difficult women. In this book, you'll meet the working-class suffragettes who advocated bombings and arson; the princess who discovered why so many women were having bad sex; the 'striker in a sari' who terrified Margaret Thatcher; and the lesbian politician who outraged the country. Taking the story up to the present with the twenty-first-century campaign for abortion services, Helen Lewis reveals the unvarnished - and unfinished - history of women's rights. Drawing on archival research and interviews, Difficult Women is a funny, fearless and sometimes shocking narrative history, which shows why the feminist movement has succeeded - and what it should do next. The battle is difficult, and we must be difficult too. 'This is the antidote to saccharine you-go-girl fluff. Effortlessly erudite and funny' Caroline Criado-Perez 'Compulsive, rigorous, unforgettable, hilarious and devastating' Hadley Freeman
Author | : Mwenye Hadithi |
Publisher | : Hodder & Stoughton |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780340516249 |
Tortoise outsmarts Elephant by proving he can jump right over the elephant's "tiny and stupid" head.
Author | : Edward Pirog |
Publisher | : Tfh Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Central Asian tortoises as pets |
ISBN | : 9780793828821 |
For both beginner and advanced hobbyists comes a brand new reptile and amphibian series. Each title in the Complete Herp Care series contains in-depth, current information on a wide variety of topics, including breeding, housing, nutrition, and health care. All authors are experienced writers and experts in their field. Every book is fully illustrated and contains multiple sidebars and tip boxes. Covering a wide range of topics, such as nutrition, health care, breeding, and how to construct both indoor and outdoor habitats for Russian tortoises, this book will provide extensive facts and interesting ideas for reptile fans at every level of the hobby.
Author | : |
Publisher | : First Time Feelings |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2022-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781914011061 |
Age range 1+ Grumpy Tortoise discovers that, when you're feeling cranky, the simplest things can brighten your day. Explore other 'first time feelings' with Grumpy Tortoise and friends...