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Leopard Tortoises & African Spurred Tortoises Geochelone (stigmochelys) Pardalis & Geochelone (centrochelys) Sulcata Written by Holger Vetter Published 2005 This book is based on years of observations from both nature and captivity, this is a must have for field herpetologists, tortoise keepers, conservationists, and anyone else interested in these two largest and most impressive tortoises of the African continent. Chapters cover descriptions, geographical distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction, growth, behavior, diseases, husbandry, and much more. Full-colour photographs, charts, and tables. Hardback 192 pages. |