Turtles of the United States and Canada (Paperback)

by Carl H. Ernst (Author), Jeffrey E. Lovich (Author), Roger W. Barbour (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"For all turtle aficionados, this comprehensive review is the first of its kind published in the last twenty-five years." -- Science News, March 18, 1995

"The most comprehensive compilation on North American turtles ever attempted and achieved." -- Herpetofauna 1997

"[A] monumental work . . . the standard reference to North American turtles for the next generation of biologists. Every serious vertebrate biologist on the continent will want a copy." -- Herpetological Review 1996

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"For all turtle aficionados, this comprehensive review is the first of its kind published in the last twenty-five years." -- Science News, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"A comprehensive reference that summarizes the current knowledge about the 56 turtle species of the U.S. and Canada, of which 13 are protected under the Endangered Species Act." -- Book News, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"[A] monumental work... the standard reference to North American turtles for the next generation of biologists. Every serious vertebrate biologist on the continent will want a copy." -- Herpetological Review, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"The most comprehensive compilation on North American turtles ever attempted and achieved." -- Herpetofauna, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"In 1972, C. H. Ernst completed the daunting task of compiling a sequel to A. F. Carr's (1952) landmark Handbook of Turtles. Two decades later, Ernst, this time with assistance from former student and fellow cheloniophile J. E. Lovich, has done it again." -- Copeia, reviewing a previous edition or volume

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 682 pages
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books; 2nd edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560988231
• ISBN-13: 978-1560988236
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,372,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary book for turtle lovers!, December 1, 2000

By	Nikolai Curtis (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This book is a must have for turtle lovers everywhere. It is a clear and concise reference book for the known species of turtles and tortoises in the U.S. and Canada. The authors are both well known scholars in the field of herpetology. Carl Ernst has written many scientific papers on a variety of chelonian species. His partner, Barbour is also well known throughout the reptile world. Being a professional herpetologist, I feel that this was a perfect addition to my collection of books.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it! Read it! Learn it! Must Have!, March 2, 2004

By A Customer

For turtle owners everywhere this is a valuable resource to have on the shelf! Of all of my 'turtle books' this one is by far my favorite. Even for a novice multiple turtle owner (that knows how to read) this book will prove worthy of its purchase price because it goes a beyond the standard "get a uv light" material. It teaches you about the turtle in the wild so that you can be better equipped to build an environment as closely related to their preferred location as possible while also explaining their habits along with detailed descriptions to help you identify the turtle with certainty and understand its history. My only wish is that there were a book just like it for the turtles outside of the United States & Canada. I also would have appreciated every picture in color rather than just a few ;)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad that they had a reprint, November 24, 2001

By	Anthony Lim (Manila Philippines) - See all my reviews

Very much detailed description of each and every turtles and tortoises found in the US and Canada, from anatomy to behavior to breeding. It's a must for any experienced chelonian enthusiast. Although, I would not recommend this book to a novice.