The Lives of Snakes
A Natural History of the World's Snakes
Seiten
2025
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-25060-1 (ISBN)
Princeton University Press (Verlag)
978-0-691-25060-1 (ISBN)
A richly illustrated introduction to the marvelous world of snakes
Descended 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 entertain
Features dozens of representative species profiles
Covers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproduction
Examines how snakes coexist with humans
Discusses threats to the world’s snake populations and their conservation
A must for snake lovers everywhere
Descended 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 entertain
Features dozens of representative species profiles
Covers topics ranging from evolution and diversity to habitats and reproduction
Examines how snakes coexist with humans
Discusses threats to the world’s snake populations and their conservation
A must for snake lovers everywhere
Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specializes in reptiles and amphibians. His many books include Frogs and Toads of the World and The New Encyclopedia of Snakes (both Princeton). His photography regularly appears in books and magazines throughout the world.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.03.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Lives of the Natural World |
| Zusatzinfo | 150 color illus. |
| Verlagsort | New Jersey |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 241 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-691-25060-X / 069125060X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-25060-1 / 9780691250601 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Informationen gemäß Produktsicherheitsverordnung (GPSR) | |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
die Geschichte einer außergewöhnlichen Begegnung
Buch | Hardcover (2025)
Klett-Cotta (Verlag)
CHF 34,90
die Corona-Protokolle des Robert-Koch-Instituts
Buch | Softcover (2025)
massel Verlag
CHF 31,95
