A Field Guide to the Turtles of Hong Kong

Description

Hong Kong is home to 6 native turtles and many other introduced species. This printed field guide provides an easy system for quick identification to help hikers, rural residents and wildlife enthusiasts alike, identify and learn to appreciate these fascinating animals. Covering 17 species in total, it is also made as a true field guide with a water proof PVC cover and the perfect size to fit in your pack or jacket pocket.

Included in this book you will find:

An easy system for visually identifying turtles

Organized categories to help quickly confirm if a turtle is native or introduced

Quick Facts for a fast summary of important behavior and identification details

Scientific taxonomy

Detailed written summaries of each species

Key ID features with visuals for each species

Photo galleries for each turtle

Actual size reference photos for each turtle

Habitat, general natural history and conservation information

Information on combating poaching

Turtle ID checklist organized from easiest to most difficult to find species and more

A substantial section left open for recording field notes

Product Details:

Pages: 70+ content pages and 96 total including notes pages

Note: The cover of the book is made of waterproof PVC but the pages can still be damaged if exposed to water.