Terralog Turtles of the World Vol 1 - Africa, Europe & West Asia by Holger Vetter

Format: HardCover, 96 pages.

Publisher: Edition Chimaira, 2002

ISBN: 0966566238

US$80.00 (Includes Shipping to Canada only)

This first volume of the Terralog series, shows for the first time all recognised, and even many yet undescribed turtle and tortoise species or subspecies inhabiting Africa, Europe and the Middle east. Wherever possible, not just s single specimen is shown, in addition, sexual dimorphism, carapace and plastron patterns, pictures of mating, oviposition, hatching and, of course, typical habitats are presented. With each species you will find a description in symbols of its individual needs for captive husbandry.

This Terralog volume has a total of 450 colour pictures giving a unique photographic reference for scientists as well as for hobbyists. It provides a fascinating synopsis of the beauty of turtles and tortoises.