The Loggerhead Turtle in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico

by Charles R. Lebuff Jr., Charles R. Lebuff Jr.

The Loggerhead Turtle . . . is the result of an intimate,long-term investigation into the biology, life history, and conservation of this threatened marine species in Southwest Florida. This sea turtle's biology, ancestry, taxonomy, physiology, diet, reproductive behavior, embryological development, and survival problems are among the subjects discussed. Thirty-five photographic color plates, 22 original drawings, maps and graphics compliment the text.

216 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1990