The Galapagos Tortoise

Researchers, George Bartholomew, Robert I. Bowman, Henry J. Thompson

Examines the life history, ecology, and evolution of the giant land tortoises of the Galapagos Islands and points out morphological differences between populations on the various islands. Uses woodcuts and photographs to review the history of man's disasterous effect on these reptiles and describes steps being taken to protect them

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