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An authoritative field guide to Australian tortoises written by a well-known expert in this field. Over the years John Cann has collected a large variety of tortoises throughout Australia and specialised in studying their habits in captivity and in the wild.

Information on each tortoise has been arranged in a concise and easy form so that quick reference to distribution, description, size and habits can be made; for immediate identification, the tortoises discussed are represented by full colour photographs of striking clarity.

"Tortoises of Ausralia" also includes information on the care of tortoises in captivity in relation to housing, temperature, food and the treatment of common diseases and wounds. Over 100 photographs are included in full colour.