Mark O'Shea

Snakes of the World: A Guide to Every Family -- Mark O'Shea, Hardcover

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A gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world

Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. Snakes of the World explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behavior, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily.

Each family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake's appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardizing the future of many species, Snakes of the World is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles.
  • Features more than 200 stunning color photographs
  • Presents species profiles with a commentary, distribution map, and table of information
  • Includes examples from every snake family and subfamily


Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 03/07/2023
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780691240664

Product Tags:

Animals, Guide to Every Family, Hardcover, Life Sciences, Mark O'Shea, Nature, Princeton University Press, Reference, Reptiles & Amphibians, Science, Snakes, Zoology

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