Download or read book Snakes of Europe North Africa and the Middle East written by Philippe Geniez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fully up-to-date and comprehensive photographic field guide to the snakes of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Lavishly illustrated with 387 color photographs, it includes coverage of all 122 snake species found in these regions. The guide's detailed introduction discusses snake anatomy, biology, habitats and taxonomy. It also explores the health of snakes in captivity and conservation measures, and provides a succinct explanation of the chemical composition, physical effects and cultural uses of snake venom. Species accounts are arranged taxonomically and provide identification features, a description of the species' habitat and behavior and information about whether a snake is venomous. Abundant distribution maps describe each species' geographic variation and usual habitats. Clear photos aid identification and are supplemented with illustrations highlighting key anatomical features. A table of all species, country by country, is included at the back of the book. The first dedicated field guide on snakes to appear in many years, Snakes of Europe, North Africaand the Middle East will be indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about these unique reptiles. Highlights all 122 snake species found in the region Features 387 excellent photos supplemented with diagrams Reflects most recent classification and scientific research Provides each species' identification details, habitat, behavior and much more Includes distribution maps for all species
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia Singapore and Thailand written by Merel J. Cox and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun and educational children's colouring book includes drawings of 44 European birds to colour and learn about. It will inspire kids to explore their surroundings and discover what birds are flitting around in the trees outside their windows. Each bird is featured on a full-page with a title and a caption stating an interesting fact about it. Children can learn to identify the birds as well as get hours of entertainment colouring. The book also has four centre-pages with smaller colour images of all the birds included so children can colour in their pictures accurately if they want to. The drawings are detailed, but accessible and include woodpeckers, thrushes, ducks, finches, waders, owls and sparrows.
Download or read book Snakes And Other Reptitles Of India written by Indraneil Das and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes written by William R. Branch and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U S Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics written by Scott Shupe and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by William R. Branch and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Borneo written by Indraneil Das and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The island of Borneo is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots and a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are rainforest specialists, but such a large island also has widely different habitats attracting a surprisingly wide range of avian visitors. Of particular interest are the more than 30 species that are endemic to Borneo (i.e., found nowhere else in the world). 252 of Borneo's most interesting and spectacular birds are featured in this concise and easy-to-use guide, each species illustrated in full colour and with key information on identification, habitat and distribution. This new edition is fully updated with all the latest names and recently recognised species.
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes Other Reptiles of Australia written by Gerry Swan and published by Ralph Curtis Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is intended for readers who do not know anything about snakes and other reptiles, but would like to find out about them. The book introduces all major reptile groups including snakes, crocodiles, turtles and lizards, with an emphasis on those species that the amateur naturalist and nature-lover is most likely to see. Information is organized simply, with individual species or group entries describing key characteristics - where they are found, food requirements and behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by colour photographs and, where appropriate, distribution maps.
Download or read book Photographic Guide to Snakes Other Reptiles and Amphibians of East Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensively revised, expanded and updated, this compact guide makes the ideal travelling companion on trips to the wildlife areas and nature reserves of East Africa. It features authoritative text describing key identification features; full-colour photographs illustrating a range of commonly encountered, rare and beautiful specie distribution maps showing the range of each species; thumbnail outlines of each family group, enabling quick identification.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2022-09-08 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited third edition of A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded. New information based on scientific research relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms has been included in the species accounts. Features of this book: Covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour; species descriptions are accompanied by full-colour photographs and distribution maps; simple icons make essential information available at a glance; a separate ‘key features’ box assists in quickly identifying species in the field; chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. Sales points: A guide to all snakes, dangerous and harmless, in southern Africa; practical first-aid advice for snakebite; packed with full-colour images; icons, maps and concise text make identification simple.
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Sri Lanka written by Indraneil Das and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2005 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you own several acres of garden in the remote countryside or a window-box in an urban area, observing the behaviour of garden birds, from acrobatic tits to blackbirds in full song, can be an intensely rewarding pastime. Garden Bird Behaviour explores a wide range of bird behaviour including courtship, territorial behaviour, singing, nesting, flying, feeding, and migration; it's an invaluable guide that will help you get the most out of your birdwatching hobby. Written in a personal and encouraging style, with wonderful photographs and colour artwork, Garden Bird Behaviour is as enjoyable to read as it is informative. The emphasis is on observing the birds that frequent your garden and taking time to spot the different characteristics of each species as they feed, interact or raise their young, in order to gradually build up a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour.
Download or read book A photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Thailand and South East Asia written by Merel J. Cox and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snakes of the Southeast written by J. Whitfield Gibbons and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and nearly fifty distribution maps, Snakes of the Southeast is stuffed with both entertaining and detailed, in-depth information. Includes and explores size charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation.
Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa written by Bill Branch and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clear colour photographs show the general build, distinctive coloration and scale pattern of each snake and other reptiles to aid identification in the field. Thumbnail silhouettes are used to lead the reader to the reptile group most closely resembling the species seen.
Download or read book Snakes Photoguide written by Christopher Mattison and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized photographic guide to snakes describes over 220 species of snake including pythons, boas, cobras and vipers. The book gives information on appearance, food, breeding, range, habitat and how dangerous the snakes are to humans.
Download or read book The Great Big Book of Snakes Reptiles written by Barbara Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the amazing world of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles, with over 700 photographs and illustrations.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Snakes and Reptiles written by Derek Hall and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full colour throughout, this guide shows the fascinating variety of snakes and reptiles and their behaviour. Each chapter consists of a main theme containing text, photographs and diagrams. There is detailed coverage of snake classification, evolution, natural diversity, size, shape and physiology.
