Lonesome George : the life and loves of a conservation icon
Nicholls, Henry, 1973-2006
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Henry Nicholls details the efforts of conservationists to preserve the Galapagos' biodiversity and illustrates how their experiences and discoveries are echoed worldwide. He also explores the controversies over selecting mates for Lonesome George, a tortoise, who was discovered on the island of Pinta in 1971.
Main title:
Lonesome George : the life and loves of a conservation icon / Henry Nicholls.
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Imprint:
London : Macmillan, 2006.
Collation:
xviii, 231 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-223) and index.
ISBN:
9781403945761 (hbk)
Dewey class:
597.9246
Local class:
597.9246
Language:
English
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BRN:
2027147