Author: Desert Tortoise Council. SymposiumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert tortoise
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Desert Tortoise Council
Author: Desert Tortoise Council. SymposiumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert tortoise
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Sonoran Desert Tortoise
Author: Thomas R. Van DevenderPublisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816540276
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
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.
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii)
Author: Mark C. GroverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Desert tortoise
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Provides an overview of extant desert tortoise literature, summarizing literature on taxonomy, morphology, genetics, and paleontology and paleoecology of the desert tortoise, as well as its general ecology. Literature on desert tortoise ecology encompasses distribution and habitat, burrows and dens, reproduction, growth, physiology, feeding and nutrition, mortality factors, and behavior. Information on habitat deterioration, management of tortoises, their legal status and tortoise husbandry is also included. The manuscript is a complete overview of existing literature, including peer-reviewed literature and other literature. Information was compiled from materials available in 1991.
Proceedings of Symposium - Desert Tortoise Council
Author: Desert Tortoise CouncilPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Box turtle
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
The Conservation Biology of Tortoises
Author: IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist GroupPublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2880329868
Category : Nature conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Desert Tortoise (Mojave Population), Recovery Plan
Author: Answering Questions about Desert Tortoises
Author: General Technical Report INT.
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Conserving America's National Parks
Author: Scott R. AbellaPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781515062547
Category : Air quality management
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the back cover: "Conserving America's National Parks tells stories of conservation challenges and successes from America's 408 national parks. Rising sea levels, loss of wildlife species, droughts, earthworm invasions, climate change, and many other challenges face parks. But inspiring conservation successes provide hope for the future of parks. Richly illustrated with 247 photos, maps, and sketches, Conserving America's National Parks is unprecedented in its scope of conservation stories unfolding in America's national parks."
North American Tortoises
Author: R. Bruce BuryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gopherus
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description