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Book Synopsis The Durable Desert Tortoise by : Colleen Stanley Bare
Download or read book The Durable Desert Tortoise written by Colleen Stanley Bare and published by Dodd Mead. This book was released on 1979 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the desert tortoise as well as the possibility of its extinction.
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoises by : Christopher Blomquist
Download or read book Desert Tortoises written by Christopher Blomquist and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics of the desert tortoise, their reproduction and life cycle, enemies and danger, and their hibernation.
Book Synopsis The Sonoran Desert Tortoise by : Thomas R. Van Devender
Download or read book The Sonoran Desert Tortoise written by Thomas R. Van Devender and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Nutritive Quality and Mineral Content of Potential Desert Tortoise Food Plants by : E. Durant McArthur
Download or read book Nutritive Quality and Mineral Content of Potential Desert Tortoise Food Plants written by E. Durant McArthur and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii) by : Mark C. Grover
Download or read book Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii) written by Mark C. Grover and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoises by : Sophie Lockwood
Download or read book Desert Tortoises written by Sophie Lockwood and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical and behaviorial characteristics of the desert tortoise.
Book Synopsis Investigations of the Status of the Desert Tortoise, Gopherus Agassizii, in Joshua Tree National Monument by : Alice E. Karl
Download or read book Investigations of the Status of the Desert Tortoise, Gopherus Agassizii, in Joshua Tree National Monument written by Alice E. Karl and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Desert Tortoise written by Jordan Thiago and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A desert tortoise is a type of tortoise species native to the deserts of North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and parts of northern Mexico. The desert tortoise is known by its scientific name, Gopherus agassizii. These tortoises have a high, domed carapace (the upper section of their shell) and strong legs, both of which help them survive in the harsh conditions of the desert. Desert tortoises are herbivorous reptiles that subsist primarily on a diet of diverse desert plants. Their ability to store water inside allows them to thrive even in regions with scarce water supplies. They spend a great deal of time underground, either to avoid dangerous weather or to hide from potential predators. These tortoises are categorized as a threatened species in the United States, and they are protected by numerous laws and regulations to help conserve their populations. The degradation of desert tortoise habitat, the development of roads, and illicit gathering are all major challenges to the species' continued existence. Protecting and restoring their natural habitats is a priority to ensure their continued existence in the wild.
Book Synopsis Answering Questions about Desert Tortoises by : Kristin H. Berry
Download or read book Answering Questions about Desert Tortoises written by Kristin H. Berry and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoises by : Patrick Perish
Download or read book Desert Tortoises written by Patrick Perish and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desert tortoises are built tough to survive the wild desert! Their hard shells and rough, scaly legs are no match for taloned predators and spiked terrain. Leveled text, a range map, and adaptation and diet features fill the pages of this beginning reader, while vivid photos provide visual interest.
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Download or read book Answering Questions about Desert Tortoises written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoise Habitat Management on the Public Lands by :
Download or read book Desert Tortoise Habitat Management on the Public Lands written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Desert Tortoises by : Elizabeth Thomas
Download or read book Desert Tortoises written by Elizabeth Thomas and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simple text and photographs present Desert Tortoises, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis Proceedings of Symposium - Desert Tortoise Council by : Desert Tortoise Council
Download or read book Proceedings of Symposium - Desert Tortoise Council written by Desert Tortoise Council and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis North American Tortoises by : R. Bruce Bury
Download or read book North American Tortoises written by R. Bruce Bury and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Nutritive Quality and Mineral Content of Potential Desert Tortoise Food Plants by : E. Durant McArthur
Download or read book Nutritive Quality and Mineral Content of Potential Desert Tortoise Food Plants written by E. Durant McArthur and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management
Download or read book Desert Tortoise Habitat Conservation written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: