Appreciate the color

Author: Xie Zhongming Zhou Ting
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book primarily includes 10 chapters: an overview of tortoises, the current state of tortoise farming in China, tortoise pond construction, artificial feeding of Chinese tortoises, artificial feeding of foreign tortoises, breeding and management of green hair tortoises, tortoise reproduction and hatchling rearing, prevention and treatment of common tortoise diseases, the use of drugs and an introduction to common drugs, as well as the preparation of tortoise specimens. To facilitate readers in identifying tortoise species, understanding domestic and international turtle and tortoise organizations, and strengthening technical exchanges and cooperation, this book includes a Chinese turtle and tortoise identification table and a list of relevant domestic and international organizations in the appendix. Additionally, it features illustrations of 20 species of turtles and tortoises from both China and abroad, along with over 20 color photographs of rare and valuable tortoise breeds. The book is rich in content, detailed, scientifically sound, technically rigorous, highly practical, and written in clear, accessible language with a strong visual appeal. It serves as an excellent guide and reference for tortoise enthusiasts, hobbyists, conservationists, breeders, and avid readers. It is also suitable for researchers, teaching institutions, wildlife conservation organizations, cultural heritage protection units, turtle and tortoise farms, natural history museums, libraries, and leaders, technical management personnel, agricultural extension workers, and faculty and staff in relevant aquatic management departments.