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Introduction
Part One
The Life and Lifestyle of Turtles
Chapter 1
Chelonian Taxonomy, Form, and Function
Taxonomy
Physical Features
Skeletal System
Shell
Skull
Feet
Tail
Respiration
Sensory Realm
Chapter 2
Ecology
Habitat
Thermoregulation
Feeding and Diet
Courtship and Reproduction
Predators
Defense Strategies
Seasonal Periods of Inactivity
Age
Chapter 3
The Ancient Origins of Turtles
Jurassic Chelonians
Chelonians of the Cretaceous
Part Two
The Diversity of Modern Chelonians
Chapter 4
Suborder Pleurodira
Side-Necked Turtles
Family Chelidae: Austro-American Side-Necked Turtles
Family Pelomedusidae: African Side-Necked Turtles
Family Podocnemidae: South American River Turtles and the Madagascan Big-Headed Turtle
Chapter 5
Suborder Cryptodira
Hidden-Necked Turtles
Family Carrettochelyidae: The Fly River Turtle
Family Cheloniidae: Sea Turtles
Family Chelydridae: Snapping Turtles
Family Dermatemydidae: The Central American River Turtle
Family Dermochelyidae: The Leatherback Sea Turtle
Family Emydidae: Aquatic and Terrestrial Turtles
Family Geoemydidae: Aquatic and Terrestrial Turtles
Family Kinosternidae: Mud and Musk Turtles
Family Platysternidae: The Big-Headed Turtle
Family Staurotypidae: Giant Musk Turtles
Family Testudinidae: Tortoises
Family Trionychidae: Soft-Shelled Turtles
Appendix
Taxonomy of Turtles
Conservation Organizations
Index
About the Author
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Shaun Odonnell
reviewed Turtles: An Extraordinary Natural History 245 Million Years in the Making on May 03, 2012
Turtles
This is a world-wide survey of all families of turtles, with information about every species. There is an incredible range of adaptations and habitats. While the writing is uneven, the pictures (most of them photos) are excellent.
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