Lonesome George : the life and loves of the world's most famous tortoise
Nicholls, Henry, 1973-2007
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Henry Nicholls details the efforts of conservationists to preserve the Galapagos' biodiversity and illustrates how their experiences and discoveries are echoed worldwide. He also explores the controversies over selecting mates for Lonesome George, a tortoise, who was discovered on the island of Pinta in 1971.
Main title:
Lonesome George : the life and loves of the world's most famous tortoise / Henry Nicholls.
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Imprint:
London : Pan, 2007.
Collation:
xviii, 231 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Macmillan, 2006.Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-224) and index.
ISBN:
9780330450119 (pbk)0330450115 (pbk)
Dewey class:
597.9'246
Language:
English
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BRN:
236690