The Snake Scientist
The Snake Scientist by Sy Montgomery is an illustrated book published by Houghton Mifflin in 1999, featuring 48 pages in English. This work focuses on Dr. Robert Mason, who has dedicated over fifteen years to studying the remarkable phenomenon of red-sided garter snakes. Each spring, these snakes emerge in vast numbers from their winter hibernation in subterranean caverns, creating one of the largest concentrations of snakes in the world, located in Manitoba, Canada.
Readers will discover the extraordinary natural event that captivates Dr. Mason and learn about the behaviors and characteristics of these reptiles. The book delves into the science of zoology and the unique aspects of reptiles and amphibians, providing insights into the fascinating world of snakes. Through engaging illustrations and informative content, this edition presents a detailed exploration of the gathering of these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.
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Dr. Robert Mason has been studying a mysterious phenomenon for over fifteen years: the reemergence of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes — the world’s largest concentration of snakes — after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean caverns.
This gathering each spring in the forests of Manitoba, Canada, is one of the most extraordinary events of the natural world and is the subject of study for Dr. Mason, a.k.a. the Snake Scientist.
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