New Nonfiction
Turtle Rescue: Changing the future for endangered wildlife by Pamela Hickman
The turtle evolved around 200 million years ago. They are found from tropical rainforests to deserts and live in freshwater, saltwater and on land. Today, turtle populations are in decline. Areas of southeast Asia have lost up to 80% of their freshwater turtles in the past ten years due to society's demand for food, cosmetics and traditional medicine. Habitat destruction, pollution, fishing nets and the pet trade also threaten species, especially sea turtles.