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The Lives of Snakes
- A Natural History of the World's Snakes
Engelsk Hardback
The Lives of Snakes
- A Natural History of the World's Snakes
Engelsk Hardback

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A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakesDescended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying on signs of movement for orientation. They are ectothermic, needing external heat for energy, and must shed their skin to grow. This guide offers a unique look at the lives of snakes, exploring their life cycles, diets, defenses, locomotive strategies, and more. Written by an internationally recognized herpetologist and informed by the latest science, The Lives of Snakes blends captivating photos with engaging, fact-filled profiles of selected species to provide an invaluable introduction to these splendid reptiles. Combines beautiful illustrations, clear graphics, and lively text to inform and entertainFeatures dozens of representative species profilesCovers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproductionExamines how snakes coexist with humansDiscusses threats to the world’s snake populations and their conservationA must for snake lovers everywhere
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
288
ISBN-13:
9780691250601
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
069125060X
Udg. Dato:
18 mar 2025
Længde:
29mm
Bredde:
253mm
Højde:
197mm
Forlag:
Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato:
18 mar 2025
Forfatter(e):
Books from the same author
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