Download or read book Anaconda written by Jesús A. Rivas and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anaconda tells the unexpected story of the world's largest snake. Written by Jes�s Rivas, the undisputed expert on the biology of anacondas, this is the first authoritative book on the biology of the green anaconda. In this book, Rivas describes his experiences over a quarter of a century, exploring the secret life of these fantastic snakes, including: their diet, movement patterns, life and tribulations, survival, behavior, and fascinating reproductive life. More than just presenting facts about anacondas, Rivas tells his story about studying them in the field. Anaconda presents a comprehensive treatment of the natural history of the elusive green anacondas. Drawing on twenty-five years of research on this reptile in the wild and in captivity, Rivas delves into the biology, behavior, demography, reproductive habits, and diet of the anaconda, as well as issues relating to its conservation. Rivas uses an ecological and evolutionary framework to present his research and supplements hard data with descriptions of his research methods, including how he tracked down the anaconda for observation and study in wild. The resulting book is a complete and engaging examination of the world's largest snake. The rich photographs provided, paired with Rivas' storytelling, makes this the perfect book for anyone looking to learn (or even learn more!) about this mysterious snake.
Download or read book Big Snake written by Robert Twigger and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-06-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Twigger goes to the Far East in search of the world's longest snake - 'echoes of Gerald Durrell's trips crossed with Redmond O'Hanlon's foray into the heart of Borneo . . . a fantastic book' DAILY MAIL About to be married, Robert Twigger decides on his last great adventure as a bachelor. Surfing the net, he discovers the Roosevelt Prize - worth $50,000 - for the capture of a live 30 foot python. Armed only with a tin of High Toast Snuff (deadly if sniffed by a snake), Twigger sets off into the remote jungles of Indonesia in search of his prey. Along the way, he investigates the legendarily beautiful women of Sulawesi, treads in Nabokov's footsteps, looks for giant snakes beneath the sewers of Kuala Lumpur, and spends time with a variety of snake catchers and cults. After being caught up in anti-Chinese riots and surviving on greasy civet cat in the jungle, Twigger finally comes face to face with the big one; but the final capture is not quite what he had in mind.
Download or read book The Top 10 Largest Snakes in the World written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook examines and ranks the world's largest (and heaviest) species of snake. It provides a brief overview of each snake, including an analysis of their habitat, behavioral patterns, as well as overall size in regard to length and weight.
Download or read book King Cobra written by Leon Gray and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the king cobra, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the ways in which it defends itself against predators.
Download or read book King Cobras written by Nancy White and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the king cobra, the world's biggest venomous snake.
Download or read book African Rock Pythons written by Valerie Weber and published by Gareth Stevens Learning Library. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of the large pythons found in the southern part of the African continent.
Download or read book Tales of Giant Snakes written by John C. Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treats primarily with the anaconda (Eunectes murinus); the Indian (Python molurus); Reticulated (Python reticulata); and African (Python sebae) pythons.
Download or read book Giant Snakes written by John C. Murphy and published by Book Services Us. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snakes, particularly exceptionally large constricting snakes, have haunted the human brain for a millennium. They appear to be responsible for our excellent vision and are providing insight into diabetes. Fascination with snakes has also drawn many to keep them as pets. This book explores what we know about the largest snakes.
Download or read book Bull Snakes written by Ellen Frazel and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its fierce attitude, the bull snake is very defensive when threatened. Its main method of defense is to move its tail quickly in leaves and flatten its head so it looks like a rattlesnake. Read more about the bull snakeÕs amazing rattlesnake impression and other methods of intimidation in this exciting book!
Download or read book Anaconda written by Jesús A. Rivas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anaconda tells the unexpected story of the world's largest snake. Written by Jesús Rivas, the undisputed expert on the biology of anacondas, this is the first authoritative book on the biology of the green anaconda. In this book, Rivas describes his experiences over a quarter of a century, exploring the secret life of these fantastic snakes, including: their diet, movement patterns, life and tribulations, survival, behavior, and fascinating reproductive life. More than just presenting facts about anacondas, Rivas tells his story about studying them in the field. Anaconda presents a comprehensive treatment of the natural history of the elusive green anacondas. Drawing on twenty-five years of research on this reptile in the wild and in captivity, Rivas delves into the biology, behavior, demography, reproductive habits, and diet of the anaconda, as well as issues relating to its conservation. Rivas uses an ecological and evolutionary framework to present his research and supplements hard data with descriptions of his research methods, including how he tracked down the anaconda for observation and study in wild. The resulting book is a complete and engaging examination of the world's largest snake. The rich photographs provided, paired with Rivas' storytelling, makes this the perfect book for anyone looking to learn (or even learn more!) about this mysterious snake.
Download or read book Superlong Anacondas written by Charles M. Jones and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anacondas are some of the most interesting snake species on the planet. These long, slithering serpents are big and more than a bit scary. Young readers experience the world through snake eyes with this book featuring full-color photographs that show off these scaly snakes in all their glory. From what they eat to how they slither from place to place searching for that meal, readers get up close and personal with one of the largest animals in the world.
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Download or read book World s Largest Snakes written by Valerie J Weber and published by Gareth Stevens Learning Library. This book was released on 2002-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The snakes in this series are not just slithery--they're BIG! These books introduce young readers to the planet's largest snakes. Clear text and stunning photography will captivate readers as they encounter snakes with bodies as thick as an adult's waist and others as long as a school bus!
Download or read book Anaconda The Largest Snake on Earth written by Natalie K. Humphrey and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At home in the tropics of South America, the anaconda grows until it reaches an alarming size. While the green anaconda can claim the title of "largest snake in the world," the yellow anaconda is still an intimidating predator. Young readers will love learning about these massive hunters through easy-to-read informational text. With beautiful real-life photographs of the anaconda in its natural habitat, this exciting book is a must-have for every snake lover.
Download or read book Anacondas written by Valerie J. Weber and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of the South American snake, the anaconda.
Download or read book Big Snake written by Robert Twigger and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discovery Channel junkie" meets "weekend warrior" in this true story of a terrified desk dweller who sets out to capture the world's longest snake. Out of funding, acclaimed poet Robert Twigger was surfing the Internet for poetry prizes when he came upon a cash reward being offered for the capture of a live snake in excess of thirty feet. Established in 1912 by President Roosevelt following the capture of a twenty-eight-foot reticulated python, the reward had gone unclaimed for eighty-six years, boosting the $1,000 prize to $50,000. About to be married but craving one last adventure, the scrawny Oxford poet sets off for the Far East without either hesitation or serious strategy. No matter that his closest encounter with a live snake was at the reptile house at the Howlett Zoo or that he suffers from ophicliophobia, a fear nearly universal among humans. Twigger is determined to win the moneyand to guarantee that his last escapade as a bachelor will be an unforgettable one. Part travelogue, part classic adventure, Big Snake grapples with the mythic and symbolic status of one of the world's most fascinating yet dreaded creatures, which are generally the victims of bad press. Trekking through South-East Asia with a band of headhunters, Twigger stalks pythons in the sewers of Kuala Lumpur, is forced to survive on greasy civet cat (a relative of the skunk) deep in the jungle, attempts to date the most beautiful woman in the world, encounters the cobweb hunters of Buru, and evaluates the legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace ("the true discoverer of evolution"). Ultimately, after close encounters with snakes both petite though venomous and harmless yet gargantuan, Twigger eventually comes face-to-face with the big one-but the final capture is not quite what he had in mind.
Download or read book How Snakes Work written by Harvey B. Lillywhite and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own. Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be? How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles? How does it eat, and how does it reproduce? Essentially, how does a snake "work"? In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes. Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text. Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, temperature and thermoregulation, and reproduction. Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.
