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A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world.
Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behaviour, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily.
Each family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake’s appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardising the future of many species, Snakes of the World is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles.
Author: Mark O'Shea
ISBN: 9780691240664
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 171x241mm
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published Date: July 2023
Description
A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world.
Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behaviour, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily.
Each family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake’s appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardising the future of many species, Snakes of the World is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles.
Author: Mark O'Shea
ISBN: 9780691240664
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 171x241mm
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published Date: July 2023
