The most comprehensive book ever published on North America's native tortoises. Tortoises, those unmistakable turtles, evolved from a lineage that split off fro

"This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"--

Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most up-to-date knowledge of Galapagos giant tortoises. Despite being ic