Australian Freshwater Turtles

Australia is home to some of the most interesting and unusual freshwater turtles in the world.

This includes the Fitzroy Turtle which breathes through its bottom by means of an elaborate series of cloacal gills, the Northern long-necked Turtle which lays its eggs underwater, the distinctive Pig-nosed Turtle whose sex is determined by temperature of incubation, and the Western Swamp Turtle, the rarest turtle in the world.

In this book, the author discusses, in readable prose accompanied by spectacular colour photographs, the biology of these fascinating creatures: where they live, what they look like and how to tell them apart, what they eat, and how they strive to survive.

John Cann conveys his dedication and enthusiasm for these creatures in a style which draws the reader, whether professional or amateur naturalist, into the colourful and diverse world of Australian freshwater turtles.

This book is in As New condition with an inscription by the author.