Sub-Saharan Africa has 18 tortoises, 5 soft-shelled terrapins, 18 side-necked terrapins & 6 turtles
- a total of 47 species (Chelonians). This book, in the mould of Chameleons, will discuss this ancient group of reptiles
- what they are, body plan (anatomy), where they occur (habitats), & behaviour. All species will then be examined according to description, distribution & habitat, biology with accompanying photographs of the species & its typical habitat.