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Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a snake's habitat and behaviour. Between 1999 and 2003 Mark presented four seasons of the internationally acclaimed O'Shea's Big Adventure for Animal Planet, co-produced with the UK's Channel 4 as O'Shea's Dangerous Reptiles.
The Book of Snakes profiles 600 significant species from all 32 families—one in six of all known species—to create a beautiful collector’s piece that is both a significant resource for enthusiasts and scholars, and the most visually stimulating guide on the market. Yet, for as many meanings as we attribute to snakes—from fertility and birth to sin and death—the real-life species represent an even wider array of wonders. Bei Schlangen ist die Fortbewegung mit den Arten von Oberflächen verbunden, auf denen sie sich bewegen (Jayne 2020).He has coauthored twelve new snake species descriptions, two of which are included in the second edition of The Book of Snakes. Snakes can convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick and so these creatures have held a special place in our cultures. There will be no stains or markings on the book, the cover is clean and crisp, the book will look unread, the only marks there may be are slight bumping marks to the edges of the book where it may have been on a shelf previously. I previously found that this prevailing opinion is weakly supported and unlikely, that red and bands had probably evolved independently or conjointly many times, and that a present selection for bands and red seems to exist in a significant fraction of the world.
He has coauthored twelve new snake species descriptions, two of which are included in this second edition. This book] provides a valuable glimpse into this fascinating facet of herpetology, and I hope this reference will excite a new generation of naturalists to become explorers of our wonderful planet. There are over 3,600 species of snake found on every continent except for Antarctica, ranging in size from Barbados' tiny threadsnake to Asia's massive reticulated python. Yet, for as many meanings as we attribute to snakes―from fertility and birth to sin and death―the real-life species represent an even wider array of wonders. O'Shea has hosted television documentaries focused on reptiles for the Discovery Channel, the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, including four seasons as host of the Animal Planet/Discovery Channel show O'Shea's Big Adventure.The remaining 143 species represent species to be excluded from Singapore’s herpetofauna species checklist. It is the first book on these creatures that combines a broad, worldwide sample with full-colour, life-size accounts. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Accessible and comprehensive, this book describes the universal cellular nature of living organisms and is an indispensable tool for anyone in the sciences who wishes to get a quick overview of molecular biology. He has made ten expeditions to Papua New Guinea since 1986 and between 2009 and 2014 was coleader of a team based out of Victor Valley College, California, conducting the first herpetofaunal survey of Timor-Leste.
Children aged 7+ can learn all about snakes from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Finally, I very much hope that this book increases understanding and appreciation of these wonderful creatures.I think it might have been easier for people if they had a few more common snakes like the fer-de-lance, or olive python both two more commonly known snakes.