Weight4 kg Size24 × 31 cm LanguageEnglish FormatHardback Pages≈500 Publishing dateSpring 2026 Published byLynx Nature BooksAuthorsAlejandro LarrieraAshleigh BandimereDeborah BowerJohn CarrIndraneil DasCarla EisembergArthur GeorgesAlejandro García SalmerónJuan Pablo HurtadoMinh Duc LeLuca LuiselliCharlie ManolisAlbert Martínez-SilvestreRoderic MastDonald McKnightFrancesc MuñozSantiago PochMichael SkibstedMario Vargas-RamírezPhilipp WagnerSeries EditorsRussell A. MittermeierAlejandro LarrieraCharlie ManolisRoderic MastAnders G.J. RhodinCraig B. StanfordScientific EditorRu SomaweeraIllustratorsLluís SogorbDavina FalcãoJessica RojasFaansie PeacockAna FernándezBlanca MartíMartí Franch Take a closer look at the Handbook of the Reptiles of the World project. LEARN MORE Description Turtles and Crocodiles is the first volume of the Handbook of the Reptiles of the World, a landmark multi-volume reference conceived as the definitive resource on reptile diversity. It covers every family of turtles (Testudines) and crocodilians (Crocodylia), presenting the most current information on taxonomy, morphology, distribution, habitats, ecology, and conservation status. Richly illustrated with hundreds of plates and photographs, the book offers a detailed treatment of these ancient reptilian lineages—from their evolutionary history and ecological significance to the conservation challenges they face today. Highlights include iconic reptiles such as sea turtles, tortoises, and the Saltwater Crocodile, as well as many lesser-known but equally fascinating species that exemplify the diversity of these groups. With authoritative texts written by leading specialists and supported by high-quality illustrations and distribution maps, this volume provides an indispensable reference for researchers, conservationists, and all those passionate about the world’s reptiles. Table of Contents Foreword Introduction Class ReptiliaOrder Testudines Family Chelidae (South American and Australian Side-necked Turtles) – Arthur Georges, Deborah Bower, Carla Eisemberg Family Pelomedusidae (African Mud Turtles) – Luca Luiselli Family Podocnemididae (South American and Malagasy River Turtles) – Mario Vargas-Ramírez Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) – Roderic Mast, Ashleigh Bandimere Family Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) – Roderic Mast, Ashleigh Bandimere Family Chelydridae (Snapping Turtles) – John Carr, Michael Skibsted Family Dermatemydidae (Central American River Turtle) – Donald McKnight Family Kinosternidae (Mud and Musk Turtles) – Juan Pablo Hurtado Family Emydidae (Sliders, Map Turtles and allies) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre, Francesc Muñoz Family Platysternidae (Asian Big-headed Turtle) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre, Francesc Muñoz Family Geoemydidae (Eurasian and American Pond and River Turtles) – Philipp Wagner, John Carr, Santiago Poch Family Testudinidae (Tortoises) – Alejandro García Salmerón, Albert Martínez-Silvestre, Francesc Muñoz Family Carettochelyidae (Pig-nosed Turtle) – Arthur Georges, Deborah Bower, Carla Eisemberg Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) – Minh Duc Le Order Crocodylia Family Gavialidae (Gharials) – Indraneil Das Family Crocodylidae (True Crocodiles) – Charlie Manolis Family Alligatoridae (Alligators and Caimans) – Alejandro Larriera View all Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Handbook of the Reptiles of the WorldTurtles and Crocodiles” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. View all Related Books -10%All the Birds of the World & All the Mammals of the World(SET of two books)In stock$222.72 Original price was: $222.72.$200.45Current price is: $200.45. Handbook of the Birds of the World(SET of 17 volumes)In stock$2,017.28 Handbook of the Mammals of the World(SET of 9 volumes)In stock$1,440.00 -5%Tortugas del mundoIn stock$24.32 Original price was: $24.32.$23.10Current price is: $23.10. FIELD GUIDES LYNX AND BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONALFIELD GUIDES COLLECTION Birds of Colombia (Forthcoming)$54.91 Hardback$62.59 Flexicover Birds of Thailand (Forthcoming)$57.47 Hardback$62.59 Flexicover Birds of Japan (Forthcoming)$51.07 Flexicover$47.23 Hardback
