Aims and Scope of Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Chelonian Conservation and Biology: International Journal of Turtle and Tortoise Research is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on freshwater turtles, marine turtles, and tortoises (Order Testudines). It was established in 1993 by the Chelonian Research Foundation as the new scientific journal of the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and the International Bulletin of Chelonian Research. The journal was first published with support from Conservation International, the Chelonian Institute, the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Florida Audubon Society, and the Species Survival Commission of the World Conservation Union. Less
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2.5
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< 5
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Q3Animal Science and Zoology

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0.99
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Chelonian Conservation and Biology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ALLEN PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1993 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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