Saving Turtles – Softcover

Saving Turtles – Softcover

$9.95

Written by Dr. Sue Carstairs, our Executive and Medical Director. This fully illustrated book reveals what steps can be taken to help turtles that are found injured or sick. Includes amazing behind-the-scenes photos and insight on how Dr. Carstairs repairs shattered shells, broken jaws, and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health.

Description

Written by Dr. Sue Carstairs, our Executive and Medical Director:  A Kid’s Guide to Helping Endangered Creatures

This fully illustrated book reveals what steps can be taken to help turtles that are found injured or sick.  Includes amazing behind-the-scenes photos and insight on how Dr. Carstairs repairs shattered shells, broken jaws, and injured skulls, nursing severely injured turtles back to health.

  • behind-the-scenes look at medical procedures used to heal injured turtles.  Some images show actual injuries and may not be suitable for a younger reader.
  • how eggs are harvested, incubated and hatched
  • raising and releasing baby turtles
  • tagging and tracking turtles in the wild
  • conservation efforts worldwide
  • steps you can take to help turtles survive

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Dimensions 25 × 28 × 1 cm

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