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The Texas Tortoise: A Natural History Volume 13
Hardcover
Series: Animal Natural History, Book 13
Environmental StudiesReptiles & AmphibainsZoology
ISBN13: 9780806144511
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: Jun 5 2014
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
Remnants of an ancient lineage, tortoises date back to the Eocene. Among the five species remaining in North America, Texas tortoises are the smallest in size and inhabit some of the harshest arid environments known. They are also the most neglected by wildlife personnel. In The Texas Tortoise, biologists Francis L. Rose and Frank W. Judd draw on decades of research to offer the first comprehensive account of this fascinating but threatened species.
The authors also discuss Texas tortoises' significance in supporting other species in their environment--southern Texas and northeastern Mexico--where their survival is threatened by habitat reduction and increasing road traffic. If you see a tortoise on the roadway, Rose and Judd admonish the reader, move it to safety, and drive away as quickly as legally allowed. It is in fact illegal to collect or possess a Texas tortoise. But for those who do, this book advises how to care for the animal.
Tortoises have enjoyed a splendid and diverse history. That they did so well for so long is perplexing, the authors note, as the animals are slow and do not actively defend themselves against predators. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists Texas tortoises as threatened, and Rose and Judd call on the federal government to do the same. Biologists, conservationists, and turtle enthusiasts alike will find this guide to Texas and other tortoises invaluable.
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