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Animal Natural History Ser.: Texas Tortoise : A Natural History by Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd (2014, Hardcover)

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PublisherUniversity of Oklahoma Press

ISBN-100806144513

ISBN-139780806144511

eBay Product ID (ePID)176122982

Product Key Features

Number of Pages210 Pages

Publication NameTexas Tortoise : a Natural History

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

SubjectAnimals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Regional, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorFrancis L. Rose, Frank W. Judd

Subject AreaNature, Science

SeriesAnimal Natural History Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

TitleLeadingThe

Series Volume Number13

IllustratedYes

SynopsisRemnants 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. The authors begin by explaining the relationship of the Texas tortoise to other species, fossil as well as extant. They delineate the Texas tortoise's environment and describe what it eats, how the animal grows and reproduces, and how it behaves. Throughout, Rose and Judd write eloquently about the threats to the species' survival, reflecting deep concern about its future protection. The authors also discuss Texas tortoises' significance in supporting other species in their environment--southern Texas and northeastern Mexico--where their survival is threatened by habitat reduction and increasing road traffic. "If you see a tortoise on the roadway," Rose and Judd admonish the reader, "move it to safety, and drive away as quickly as legally allowed." It is in fact illegal to collect or possess a Texas tortoise. But for those who do, this book advises how to care for the animal. Tortoises have enjoyed a splendid and diverse history. That they did so well for so long is perplexing, the authors note, as the animals are slow and do not actively defend themselves against predators. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Texas tortoises as "threatened," and Rose and Judd call on the federal government to do the same. Biologists, conservationists, and turtle enthusiasts alike will find this guide to Texas and other tortoises invaluable., 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. The authors begin by explaining the relationship of the Texas tortoise to other species, fossil as well as extant. They delineate the Texas tortoise?s environment and describe what it eats, how the animal grows and reproduces, and how it behaves. Throughout, Rose and Judd write eloquently about the threats to the species? survival, reflecting deep concern about its future protection. The authors also discuss Texas tortoises? significance in supporting other species in their environment?southern Texas and northeastern Mexico?where their survival is threatened by habitat reduction and increasing road traffic. ?If you see a tortoise on the roadway,? Rose and Judd admonish the reader, ?move it to safety, and drive away as quickly as legally allowed.? It is in fact illegal to collect or possess a Texas tortoise. But for those who do, this book advises how to care for the animal. Tortoises have enjoyed a splendid and diverse history. That they did so well for so long is perplexing, the authors note, as the animals are slow and do not actively defend themselves against predators. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Texas tortoises as ?threatened,? and Rose and Judd call on the federal government to do the same. Biologists, conservationists, and turtle enthusiasts alike will find this guide to Texas and other tortoises invaluable., 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.