Paperback. A rich and thorough guide about one of the oldest creatures on earthA rich and thorough guide about one of the oldest creatures on earthSea turtles have been swimming the oceans and nesting on beaches around the world for 110 million years. Of theseven species, loggerhead sea turtles are arguably one of the best studied and are beloved but vulnerable, having been underfederal protection in the United States since the EndangeredSpecies Act of 1973.Loggerhead Sea Turtles sets the stage for future ecological,biological, and conservation research, featuring the voices ofinternational experts who thoroughly explore loggerhead biologyand conservation. Highly detailed coverage includes diet, growth,nesting, migration, habitat selection, and conservancy. The bookcaptures the power and majesty of the loggerhead and pays tribute to the incredible lives they lead, the journeys they make,and what must be done to preserve their population. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Paperback)
Publisher: Smithsonian Books, Washington, DC
Publication Date: 2022
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1588345572
ISBN 13: 9781588345578
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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A rich and thorough guide about one of the oldest creatures on earth

Sea turtles have been swimming the oceans and nesting on beaches around the world for 110 million years. Of the seven species, loggerhead sea turtles are arguably one of the best studied and are beloved but vulnerable, having been under federal protection in the United States since the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Loggerhead Sea Turtles sets the stage for future ecological, biological, and conservation research, featuring the voices of international experts who thoroughly explore loggerhead biology and conservation. Highly detailed coverage includes diet, growth, nesting, migration, habitat selection, and conservancy. The book captures the power and majesty of the loggerhead and pays tribute to the incredible lives they lead, the journeys they make, and what must be done to preserve their population.

About the Author

Alan B. Bolten is a research professor at the University of Florida, Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research. Blair E. Witherington is a sea turtle research biologist with the State of Florida.

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