A paradise for reptiles : lizards, snakes, and giant tortoises of the Galápagos islands /

"Reptiles are closely linked to the mystique of the Galápagos Islands; indeed, the word "galápago" means "tortoise" in Spanish. In A Paradise for Reptiles: Giant Tortoises, Lizards, and Snakes of the Galápagos Islands, Volume 1, Robert H. Rothman presents an accessible, c...

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Main Author: Rothman, Robert H., 1947- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rochester, New York : RIT Press, [2024]-
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