Examines the natural history of snakes. The text includes 500 colour photographs displaying breeds in their natural habitats. Diagrams and charts show geographic range, anatomy, body temperature, colouration and life cycles. The evolution of snakes since the age of dinosaurs is explored, how snakes have inspired legends as well as the dangers of snakebite and the healing uses of venom.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Illustrationen
500 colour photographs, diagrams, charts
Maße
Höhe: 310 mm
Breite: 240 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-8069-0653-9 (9780806906539)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
