A Field Guide to The Turtles of Hong Kong
A Field Guide to The Turtles of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is home to 6 native turtles and many other introduced speices. This printed field guide provides an easy system for quick identification to help hikers, rural residents and wildlife enthusiasts alike, identify and learn to appreciate these fascinating animals. Covering 17 speices in total, it is also made as a true field guide with a water proof PVC cover and the perfect size to fit in your pack or jacket pocket.
Included in this book you will find:
An easy system for visually identifying turtles
Organized categories to help quickly confirm if a turtle is native or introduced
‘Quick Facts’ for a fast summary of important behavior and identification details
Scientific taxonomy
Detailed written summaries of each species
Key ID features with visuals for each species
Photo galleries for each turtle
Actual size reference photos for each turtle
Habitat, general natural history and conservation information
Information on combating poaching
Turtle ID checklist organized from easiest to most difficult to find species and more…
A substantial section left open for recording field notes
Product Details:
Dimensions: L19 x W11.5 x H.8cm
Cover: Blue PVC (waterproof)
Pages: 70+ content pages and 96 total including notes pages
Note: The cover of the book is made of waterproof PVC but the pages can still be damaged if exposed to water.
SHIPPING
International - International shipping will be limited to bulk orders of at least 10 books, shipping to be charged at cost.
Local Hong Kong - All orders will be mailed via Hong Kong Post in the order they are received.
For bulk orders in Hong Kong or internationally please contact: author@hongkongsnakeid.com
PHYSICAL LOCATIONS
Bookazine
Lion Rock Press
VIBE - Mui Wo
Base Camp - Mui Wo
Kidnapped - Sai Kung
MORE ABOUT THIS BOOK
‘A Field Guide to the Turtles of Hong Kong’ is the most recent and most comprehensive guide of its kind for the identification of turtle species in Hong Kong. As a self-published and funded work, no limitations were placed on format or content and as a result this book was designed first and foremost for the reader, with an intuitive system used to help the average person quickly and easily identify turtles they encounter in the wild.
Hong Kong boasts a significant diversity for such a small geographic territory with more than 6 native, and many more introduced species, 11 of which are covered in this book. Cryptic Beale’s four-eyed turtles, robust big-headed turtles, softshell turtles and several box turtles make up some of the many wonderful species that can be found on the trails streams, rivers and ponds around Hong Kong.
Author and wildlife photographer Adam Francis spent nearly three years locating and documenting the numerous turtle species of Hong Kong in order to produce this guide based almost entirely on first-hand experience, and as a result ensuring the quality and accuracy of the information provided. With hundreds of photographs and over 70 pages of content this field guide will provide the reader the ability to easily identify and learn more about the many turtles of Hong Kong.