Snakes

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ISBN: 9781554078028
Title: Snakes
Author: GOWER DAVID

A comprehensive introduction to the biology and natural history of snakes.

Authoritative and up-to-date text, abundant full-color photographs and worldwide coverage of species make Snakes an excellent source of information for all readers. From garter snakes and vipers to boas and pythons, Snakes describes the biology and natural history of snakes, highlighting the variety and complexity of this group that includes almost 3,000 living species.

Snakes describes this ecologically important group of animals in easily understood text that covers:



Anatomy and locomotion
Senses
Unusual behaviors
Lifestyle
Diet
Reproduction
Habitat
Conservation status.

The book gives worldwide coverage of snake species, with the use of examples from around the globe, including:



Primitive burrowing snakes
Sunbeam snakes
Boas and pythons
The Round Island boa
Dwarf boas
File snakes
Burrowing asps
Rat snakes, racers, garter snakes and relatives
Cobras, coral snakes, kraits, taipans and sea snakes
Vipers.

This stunningly illustrated guide to the snakes of the world shows that they are a vital group of animals that should be valued and admired rather than feared and hated. It is an essential reference that should not be missed.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 13/03/2012
Pages: 144
Temporarily out of stock