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Cold Instinct

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Cold Instinct is a striking photographic exploration of herpetofauna, capturing the spectacular world of reptiles and amphibians. Renowned photographer Matthijs Kuijpers presents over 70 captivating portraits of cold-blooded species, from rare and undiscovered creatures in remote jungles to survivors of arid deserts. This collection reveals the fierce yet fragile nature of these extraordinary animals in their true form.
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This book will appeal to nature enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone fascinated by the wonders of the natural world, especially those with an interest in reptiles and amphibians.

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A photographic book of herpetofauna to discover the astonishing world of reptiles and amphibians.

Cold Instinct is the first book released by the world-renowned amphibian and reptile photographer, Matthijs Kuijpers. This publication is a photographic book of unparalleled quality featuring a vast range of cold-blooded species from the depths of the world's most intrepid jungles to the driest of deserts. Some of the species featured are exceedingly rare or have not yet been discovered and catalogued. Through Matthijs' enigmatic photographs, you will witness the savage and breathtaking beauty of these creatures.

This book is an unparalleled collection of some of the most peculiar species that have ever crawled or slithered on Earth; some of which are carefully dwelling in the most hidden crevices of the planet! Fierce but fragile, this book allows you to see these animals in their true form: explore the shocking diversity of our collection of geckoes, snakes, iguanas, and lizards, through more than 70 captivating portraits.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788857242590

Publisher: Skira

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: 72 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 300.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1500g

Pages: 152

About the Author

Matthijs Kuijpers is a Dutch passionate herper; he has traveled the world through ice capped mountains and arid deserts to capture the rarest and most endangered reptiles and amphibians, from the rain forests of Cameroon to the Dragon Island of Komodo. He is an award-winning photographer who has been featured on National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Netflix, TheGuardian, Time Magazine and Discovery Channel, just to name a few of his appearances.

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