EAN: 9780691240664

SNAKES OF THE WORLD - MARK OSHEA GEBUNDEN

An "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  behavior  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 jeopardizing the future of many species  Snakes of the World is an
invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles."--Back cover.

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