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Index
CONTENTS
A Note from the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Turtles
Turtle Facts and Figures
Habitat
Changing Seasons, Changing Habits
Diet
Reproduction
Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins
Anatomy of a Turtle
Shell (carapace and plastron)
Skin and Bones
Amazing Turtles
Oldest
Rarest
Most Common
Smallest
Largest
Chapter 2
The Turtle Crisis
Threats to Turtles
Cars
Boats
Animals
Habitat Loss/Fragmentation
Food Trade
Pet Trade
A Global Problem
Turtles in Trouble
Marine Turtle Troubles
Chapter 3
Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
Treating Turtles
Shell Injuries
Wound Dressings
Orthopedic Wire
Cable Ties
Other Injuries
Jaw Repair
Head Injuries
Eye Care
Healing and Release
Release
Chapter 4
Headstarting
Harvesting
Nesting
Induction
Egg Removal
Incubation
Hatching and Release
Sea Turtles: A Special Case
Chapter 5
Field Research
Following the Headstarters
Sharing Information
Protecting Turtles through Research
Ecopassages
The Plight of the Snapping Turtle
The Effects of Global Warming
Efforts around the World
Turtle Survival Alliance India
The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Endangered in Madagascar
Working with the Enemy
Chapter 6
Education and Conservation
A Good Education
World Turtle Day
Education Centers
Education through Art
Turtle Teachers
Conservation: A Global Effort
Reintroducing the Radiated Tortoise
Heading to the Beach
Bringing Turtles Home
New Efforts
Fighting Disease
Chapter 7
Get Involved
How to Help Turtles
Hands-on Help
Turtle Crossing
Volunteer
Turtles as Pets?
Learn More
Glossary
Resources
United States
International
Photo Credits
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