Galapagos Giant Tortoises
Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most current knowledge of the Galapagos giant tortoise species. The book begins with an overview of the history…
Specifikacia Galapagos Giant Tortoises
Galapagos Giant Tortoises brings together researchers and conservationists to share the most current knowledge of the Galapagos giant tortoise species. The book begins with an overview of the history of the relationship between humans and Galapagos giant tortoises, beginning with their exploitation by pirates and whalers. It then shifts to detail their evolution, taxonomy and distribution, describing movement ecology, reproduction, behavior and conservation efforts, including issues of invasive species and introduced diseases. The final portion of the book looks ahead to the future, addressing the implications of climate change and case studies of tortoise restoration.As the latest release in the Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscape series, this book provides a valuable resource for researchers and conservationists, as well as students of