In stunning images and fascinating text, Turtles tells the extraordinary story of the ancient shelled reptiles of the order Testudines. Highlighting exciting new discoveries about these prehistoric animals, this book explores the remarkable physical and ecological adaptations that have allowed these resourceful creatures to survive millennia. The second part profiles the 15 diverse turtle families. Popular pet turtles such as red-eared sliders and river terrapins are explored alongside endangered species such Kemp"s ridley sea turtles and ploughshare tortoises. Throughout, color photographs display the beauty and diversity of turtles. Intriguing behavior shots show turtles hatching, nesting, swimming, basking, and ambushing prey. Featuring range maps and a complete listing of the 298 living species, Turtles is an essential addition to the library of any turtle lover! ...