SMITHSONIAN ANS BK SNA E 2E PB
SMITHSONIAN ANS BK SNA E 2E PB by Zug Gr is a comprehensive exploration of snakes, published by Smithsonian on September 17, 2004. This second edition spans 182 pages and is presented in English, featuring a popular question-and-answer format that makes complex scientific information accessible. The book aims to provide factual insights into the biology and behavior of snakes while addressing common myths and fears associated with these reptiles.
Readers will find a wealth of information, including how snakes breathe, hear, and smell, alongside discussions on their life cycles and unique characteristics such as the rattlesnake’s rattle and the viper’s hiss. The book also delves into intriguing topics like the folklore surrounding snakes and offers practical advice on distinguishing venomous species from harmless ones, as well as tips for keeping snakes as pets. Accompanied by 100 stunning color photographs, this edition serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in understanding snakes better.
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This new edition of Snakes in Question has been completely updated to take into account the most recent research available, offering useful scientific information about snakes while dispelling many widely-circulated myths and common fears. Accompanied by 100 stunning color photographs and written in the popular question-and-answer format of Smithsonian’s “In Question” series, the book tells how snakes breathe, hear, smell, and much more. It covers not only the life cycle of snakes but also explores such phenomena as the rattlesnake’s rattle, the viper’s hiss, and the snake charmer’s secrets. It addresses common folktales about snakes (do snakes milk cows?) and describes giant snakes, both real and imaginary. The authors also give expert advice on such subjects as distinguishing venomous species from harmless look-alikes and keeping snakes as pets.
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