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Dangerous Creatures of Australia

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Dangerous Creatures of Australia by Martyn Robinson offers a practical guide to the country’s most hazardous wildlife. It addresses common questions about venomous snakes, shark safety, the surprising risks posed by a platypus, ciguatera poisoning, and essential rules for interacting with wildlife. Featuring behavioural insights and striking action photography, this book is an informative resource for understanding and staying safe around Australia's dangerous creatures.
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This book is ideal for nature enthusiasts, students of biology, travellers exploring Australia, and anyone keen to learn about wildlife safety and animal behaviour in a clear and accessible way.

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These pages are alive with entertaining and informative text accompanied by action photography. The cast of Dangerous Creatures includes snakes, spiders, sharks, and a few surprises.

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What is Australia's deadliest snake? Are shark nets effective? How can a Platypus harm you? What is ciguatera poisoning? What is the golden rule about wildlife? How can you remain safe at the beach?

Answers to all these and many more commonly asked questions about dangerous creatures can be found inside this useful guide. Dangerous Creatures of Australia offers behavioural insights, action photography, and your questions answered.

Series: Michelin Green Guides

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781864366631

Publisher: New Holland Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2002

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Holland Publishers

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Martyn Robinson currently works in the Science and Communication Unit at the Australian Museum in Sydney promoting and explaining natural history and the work of the Museum's scientists. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology and has worked at the Museum for more than 20 years. He has published and illustrated scientific papers on many animals and written natural history articles for popular magazines and books, including the Green Guide to Dangerous Creatures. He has also been involved in gathering information on frog populations for the New South Wales Frog Watch Program and the Frog and Tadpole Study Group.

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