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Turtles of the World: A Guide To Every Family–A Book Review by a Turtle Lover

10,000 Birds

Birders are always happy to see a turtle or tortoise, and there are times of the year when my social media feeds are sprinkled with photos of turtles beings removed from roads or crawling to land to lay eggs. Or that tortoises and terrapins are considered part of the turtle family. Lovich and Whit Gibbons. Geological Survey.

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Penguins: The Ultimate Guide — A Review by a Penguin Groupie

10,000 Birds

Science and Conservation , the second section, presents two-page summaries of the diverse research being done around the world about penguins. There is also a great deal of biological and ecological information encapsulated within De Roy’s experiences. I like to know the stories behind the images.

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