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The Lives of Snakes
A Natural History of the World's Snakes
Series: The Lives of the Natural World
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A richly illustrated introduction to the marvellous 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...
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A richly illustrated introduction to the marvellous 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, defences, locomotive strategies, and more. Written by an internationally recognised 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.
Series: The Lives of the Natural World
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780691250601
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 150 color illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specialises 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.
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