The Ultimate Guide To Snakes & Reptiles - (465 Photographs)

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This is an informative visual encyclopedia illustrated with over 465 stunning photographs. Lively & accessible information provides an insight into every aspect of reptile evolution, life & behaviour. It

Includes:: chapters on Tortoises & Turtles, Lizards, Snakes, the Tuatara & Crocodiles, with detailed descriptions of the different species. Survival tactics, habitats, reproduction & social behaviour is discussed for every type of reptile. Close-up colour photographs throughout bring each animal vividly to life. This is the perfect reference book for anyone interested in the natural world. The study of reptiles is a fascinating subject: some, like the chameleon, are able to change colour at will, while others move in unusual ways, such as the sidewinder snakes. They vary from tiny lizards to the large & fierce Komodo dragon, capable of devouring large mammals. Many are poisonous but most reptiles, rather than attack, prefer a quiet life & avoid human contact whenever they can. In this book, you can discover the secret world of the reptiles that slither, crawl & climb in the natural world, often unknown to their human neighbours. With a fascinating & informed text, illustrated throughout with stunning colour photographs, this comprehensive volume is the perfect reference for anyone with an interest in the natural world.