Author: David UnderhillPublisher:
ISBN: 9781876689025
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies
Author: Graeme LoftsPublisher: For Dummies
ISBN: 9780731407224
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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: Chris HumfreyAustralia's Dangerous Animals
Author: James KavanaghPublisher: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781583558881
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Australia's Most Dangerous - Reprint
Author: Australian GeographicPublisher:
ISBN: 9781922388629
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 ......
Australia's Most Dangerous Animals
Author: Karen McGheePublisher:
ISBN: 9781922388087
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Wildlife of Australia
Author: Iain CampbellPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 140084682X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The go-to introductory guide to Australia's diverse wildlife and habitats Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia. The guide features more than 400 stunning color photographs, and coverage includes 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs likely to be encountered in Australia's major tourist destinations. Accessible species accounts are useful for both general travelers and serious naturalists, and the invaluable habitat section describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife. Animal species with similar features are placed on the same plates in order to aid identification. Wildlife of Australia is an indispensable and thorough resource for any nature enthusiast interested in this remarkable continent. Easy-to-use pocket guide More than 400 high-quality photographs Accessible text aids identification Habitat guide describes the Australian bush and its specific wildlife Coverage includes the 350 birds, 70 mammals, 30 reptiles, and 16 frogs most likely to be seen on a trip around Australia
Author: Paul ZborowskiThe Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals
Author: Sami BaylyPublisher: Wren & Rook
ISBN: 9781526364890
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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: Sami Bayly