The Fossil Turtles of North America (Classic Reprint)

Explore a detailed look at North America’s fossil turtles and what they reveal about ancient rivers, climates, and evolution. This edition assembles descriptions, plates, and discussions that help readers understand how these ancient animals lived and changed through time.This is a scholarly yet accessible surveying of fossil turtles, with careful notes on shell form, anatomy, and the relationships among species. It situates findings in a broader context of geography and earth history, offering a clear view of how extinct turtles relate to modern groups. Rich plates and figures illustrating fossils and bones, with clear cross‑references to anatomy and taxonomy. Explanations of how scientists classify turtles and trace their evolutionary changes across eras. Discussions of where fossils have been found and what those locations say about ancient continents and climates. An organized index and comprehensive notes that support further reading and research.Ideal for readers with an interest in paleontology, natural history, and the prehistoric life of North America. Read more