A Global Action Plan for Conservation of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
Author : Turtle Conservation Fund
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 35,12 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Testudinidae
ISBN :
Author : Turtle Conservation Fund
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 35,12 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Testudinidae
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2002
Category :
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 17,30 MB
Release : 2002
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Kurt A. Buhlmann
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 49,79 MB
Release : 2002
Category :
ISBN :
Author : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 35,62 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Cheloniidae
ISBN : 2880329744
Author : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,60 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Nature conservation
ISBN : 2880329868
Author : Don Moll
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 2004-04-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198026250
The underlying theme of this book is that a widespread, taxonomically diverse group of animals, important both from ecological and human resource perspectives, remains poorly understood and in delcine, while receiving scant attention from the ecological and conservation community. This volume proposes a comprehensive overview of the world's river turtles' ecology, conservation, and management. It begins with a categorization of taxa which inhabit flowing water habitats followed by information on their evolutionary and physical diversity and biogeography. Within the framework of ecology, the authors discuss the composition of river turtle communities in different types of lotic habitats and regions, population dynamics, movements, reproductive characteristics and behavior, predators, and feeding relationships. In a conservation and management section, the authors identify and evaluate the nature and intensity of factors which threaten river turtle survival--almost all of which involve direct human exploitation or indirect effects of human induced habitat alteration and degradation. They then list and evaluate the various schemes which have been proposed or employed to halt declines and restore populations, and make recommendations for future management plans for specific species and regions. In closing, they state their viewpoint concerning future research directions and priorities, and an evaluation of future prospects for survival of the world's river turtle species.
Author : Stuart McArthur
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 15,58 MB
Release : 2004-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1405108894
Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is an innovative and exciting new reference book on the management of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to virus isolation techniques, it is an indispensable source of information for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured chelonians and all those involved in captive chelonian care, chelonian conservation medicine, and scientific research. Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes: Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation. Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions. Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.
Author : Curt Meine
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 36,63 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831703268
The Cranes are among the most ancient and distinctive families of birds on Earth, yet they are among the world's most threatened groups of birds. This Action Plan describes the many different sorts of threats facing cranes, especially as they migrate through different countries, and the many solutions that have been attempted to overcome them. It is intended for all those involved in crane conservation, including conservation biologists; conservation organizations, other non-governmental organizations, inter-national development agencies; political, civic, and business leaders; funding agencies and foundations; educators; and members of the general public.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,74 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Turtles
ISBN :