This is a brand new book in mint condition.

This book is OUT OF PRINT now, get it for less now + FREE shipping within the USA..!

TITLE: South American Tortoises: Red-Footed Tortoise, Yellow-Footed Tortoise, and Chaco Tortoise.

AUTHOR: Sabine Vinke

AUTHOR: Thomas Vinke

AUTHOR: Holger Vetter

AUTHOR: Susanne Vetter

DESCRIPTION:

This new monograph is by far the most ambitious effort yet made to bring together information about South American tortoises from all parts of the continent.

It provides information on the Red-footed tortoise, Yellow-footed tortoise, and Chaco tortoise from all parts of the continent in one fantastic book. The topics covered run the gamut from an analysis of nomenclatural history of the three species to a detailed examination of captive culture conditions for each species, with extensive referencing of predecessor findings in this field. Other topics, from parasitology to existing protective legislation, are also included.

The authors know their tortoises very well in the field in many areas, and this enables them not only to provide a great deal of field observation and data, it also allows them to evaluate and examine, and sometimes to reject, existing information, some of which may have been repeated uncritically in the literature for a century or more.

Chapters cover systematics, distribution, description, fossil record, habitat, population density and structure, diet, reproduction, growth, parasites, captive care, cultural history, threats, and conservation measures.

With 360 pages, hardcover and over 280 color photographs, maps, and tables. This ultimate book is compact enough to be taken on field trips!

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TRADE CONDITIONS:

1) GENERAL:

- All books are NEW & IN ENGLISH, unless specified otherwise in the item description.

- Our packing standard is better than most booksellers.

- We describe all items to the best of our knowledge.

- If you are looking for something special or have questions or suggestions or special wishes, don't hesitate to contact us.

PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU START BIDDING OR BEFORE BUYING.

- If an item arrives damaged, please contact us and we will make arrangements for replacement. Restrictions apply when buying used books (see description of the item you order).

- NO returns accepted without our approval.

- We do NOTaccept returns if you don't like the item, as we are not responsible for the content of the books.

- There is a 15% restocking fee for canceled orders or returned items (unless it was our mistake).

- All orders receive a confirmation email when shipped.

2) Payment and Shipping Information:

USA:

- We will ship Media Mail or Priority Mail please specify, (Media Mail is the default shipping), but we are willing to ship as you want (FEDEX also possible, contact us for a quote). Contact us for different shipping instructions.

- Payment has to be received within 5 business days.

- We will also combine shipping costs for multiple items to save you money, in this case please contact us for a quote.

International:

- Payment has to be received within 5 business days.

- We will ship First Class International or Priority Mail International (depending on the total weight of the package).

- We ship at cost.

- Please use the Shipping Calculator to find out the shipping costs of ONE item.

- We will COMBINE shipping costs for MULTIPLE items to save you money, in this case please contact us for quote (the shipping calculator does NOT WORK properly for multiple items).

For our Customers from CHINA & RUSSIA:

Your "SHIP TO" address HAS to be in ENGLISH. We cannot print, nor will the US Postal Services accept an address other then in ENGLISH.

FOR BUYERS from OUTSIDE the USA: We are NOT responsible for CUSTOMS DUTIES at the country of destination.
We will NOT declare an item as a "Gift". We are a serious legitimate business and no "funny business" is tolerated.

When you place a bid or an order, you accept all the above.