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.
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.
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
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 ......
A comprehensive guide to identifying all 379 species of mammals known in Australia. Provides concise and accurate details of the appearance, diagnostic features, distribution of habitat and key behavioural characteristics of all mammals known to have occurred in Australia or its waters since European settlement.
Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the threats to reptiles, types of habitat, anatomy of reptiles, and details of orders and families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status.
Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books encourage curious children to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. Beautiful illustrations of typical Australian animals?including dingoes, wombats, kangaroos, koalas, and more?are used in this entertaining workbook to investigate the array of wildlife native to the Australian landscape.
Readers will want this easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on any journey to Australia. It includes a section on the country's famous coral reefs and information on kangaroos, wombats, and other unique denizens of the Land Down Under. Full color.
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.