Snakes of the Southeast: A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
Autor Whit Gibbons, Mike Dorcasen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2015
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 0820349011
Pagini: 280
Dimensiuni: 196 x 251 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.86 kg
Ediția:Revised
Editura: University of Georgia Press
Seriile A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book, Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
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Fifty-three kinds of snakes are native to in the Southeast, almost half of all species indigenous to North America. Filled with more than 300 color photographs and written by two renowned herpetologists, this new edition is the most comprehensive authoritative guide to the snakes of the region.
"Clearly written, well designed, and fun to use, the guide will promote better understanding of the habitat needs of, and the environmental challenges to, this fascinating group of animals."
Center for North AmericanHerpetology
"Easy to read . . . An informative book for the general public aimed at educating those with a limited knowledge of snakes."
Southeastern Naturalist
Did you know?
All snakes can swim, even rattlesnakes.
The primary diet of some snakes is other snakes.
Snakes never travel in pairs or groups.
Some southeastern lizards have no legs and are often mistaken for snakes.
Many nonvenomous snakes vibrate their tails when frightened.
A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book
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