Author: David Underhill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876689025
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781583558881
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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One of the most dangerous places for humans to live, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can injure humans. This laminated 12-panel folding guide identifies 50 creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and first aid. Lightweight, weighs less than an ounce, perfect for travelers.

Author: Chris Humfrey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781786277022
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Graeme Lofts
Publisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780731407224
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife. Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under -- including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jellyfi sh. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely -- and what to do if you can't! Discover how to: Survive in crocodile country Avoid a snake bite Identify deadly sea creatures Spot spiders around the home Treat bits, stings and other injuries Observe creatures safely in the wild

Author: Peter Mirtschin
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643106758
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 686

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Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Author: Australian Geographic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922388629
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Australia is infamous for its dangerous animals. With more deadly snakes than any other country worldwide, it isn't surprising. Though sharks, spiders, and snakes get the majority of bad press, it is actually an awesome array of predators and venomous critters that have earned Australia its fearsome reputation. Australias Most Dangerous is a ......

Author: Karen McGhee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922388087
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Collecting together the animals from beloved Australian Geographic series Australia's Most Dangerous, this hard-cover book profiles Australia's deadliest animals. We've got the world's most venomous snake; the deadliest jellyfish, spider and octopus; the biggest crocodile; and all of the shark species known to have attacked and killed people. The best way to coexist with these animals is to know all about them - learn about more than 560 incredible species in this book.

Author: Paul Zborowski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781862760233
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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A concise photographic accessible field guide to our lethal snakes, spiders, insects and marine creatures, including up-to-date first aid.

Author: Sami Bayly
Publisher: Wren & Rook
ISBN: 9781526364890
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii? But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures. From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.

Author: Parragon, Incorporated
Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN: 9781407512655
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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