The Complete Tortoise Encyclopedia (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Independently Published, 2026

9798171963965

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Paperback. Tortoises are among the most fascinating and long-lived reptiles in the world. From African grasslands and Asian forests to Mediterranean landscapes, tropical regions, and isolated islands, tortoises have developed remarkable adaptations that allow them to survive in remarkably different environments.The Complete Tortoise Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of tortoises while offering practical guidance for responsible care and management. Whether you are a new tortoise keeper, an experienced enthusiast, student, breeder, or simply fascinated by these remarkable reptiles, this book provides a useful foundation for understanding their biology, diversity, and needs.Inside this book, you will discover: An introduction to tortoise biology, anatomy, behavior, growth, and natural adaptationsHow tortoises are classified and identified using shell shape, coloration, body structure, size, and other physical characteristicsAn overview of tortoises from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Central America, and island environmentsProfiles of popular species including the African spurred tortoise, leopard tortoise, Indian star tortoise, Burmese star tortoise, Russian tortoise, Hermann's tortoise, Greek tortoise, marginated tortoise, Egyptian tortoise, red-footed tortoise, yellow-footed tortoise, Galapagos giant tortoise, and Aldabra giant tortoiseGuidance for understanding desert, grassland, savanna, woodland, Mediterranean, forest, tropical, and island habitatsPractical information on designing indoor and outdoor tortoise enclosuresGuidance on substrate, shelters, basking areas, temperature zones, humidity, lighting, UVB, water, vegetation, and enrichmentAn overview of tortoise nutrition, including grasses, weeds, leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, commercial foods, calcium, vitamins, and hydrationDaily care routines, handling, cleanliness, weight monitoring, shell observation, and environmental managementInformation about natural behavior, activity patterns, basking, digging, feeding, territorial behavior, social interaction, stress, and enrichmentAn introduction to common health problems, including respiratory conditions, shell problems, parasites, nutritional disorders, dehydration, injuries, and metabolic bone diseaseGuidance on recognizing warning signs and understanding the importance of veterinary careInformation on breeding, seasonal management, conservation, responsible acquisition, and long-term tortoise managementOne of the most important principles emphasized throughout the book is that every tortoise species is different. A desert-adapted tortoise cannot be managed in exactly the same way as a tropical forest species, while giant tortoises have space and management requirements that are very different from those of smaller Mediterranean species.This book encourages readers to look beyond the shell and understand the complete animal-its natural environment, behavior, nutritional needs, physical characteristics, seasonal patterns, and long-term requirements. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
The Complete Tortoise Encyclopedia (Paperback)
Autor
Thomas J. Kroon
Verlag
Independently Published
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798171963965

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