Publisher's Synopsis
This highly readable, spectacularly illustrated compendium is an ecological journey into a wondrous land of extremes. The Deserts Tortoise explores the remarkable diversity of life in this harsh yet fragile quarter of the Golden State. In a rich narrative, this book illuminates the perfect way you can enjoy a desert tortoise as pet. Along the way, we find there is much to learn from each desert species― whether it is a cactus, pupfish, tortoise, or bighorn sheep―about adaptation to a warming. The book also takes the measure of the ecological condition of these deserts today, presenting issues of conservation, management, and lot more. With its many sidebars, and featured topics, The Deserts tortoise provides a unique introduction to places of remarkable and often unexpected beauty.
