Reptile [electronic resource]
McCarthy, Colin (Zoologist)2013
Book
Abstract: Eyewitness Reptiles offers a view of some of the world's most curious living creatures, their intriguing characteristics, and unusual behavior. Learn how snakes are charmed, how geckos walk upside down, why crocodiles swallow stones, how a snake is milked of its venom, and much, much more with Eyewitness Reptiles!
Main title:
Reptile [electronic resource] / written by Colin McCarthy.
Work:
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
New York [N.Y.] : DK Pub., 2012 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (226 entries) : 268 images, digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map
Contents:
What is a reptile? -- When reptiles ruled the world -- Happy families -- Inside out -- Cool customers -- Uncommon senses -- Dating displays -- Examining eggs -- Spitting images -- Scale tale -- Selection of snakes -- Loads of lizards -- Turtles and tortoises -- Turtle tank -- The crocodile clan -- The living fossil -- A bite to eat -- A tight squeeze -- Name your poison -- Egg-eating snakes -- Survival -- Blending in -- Lots of legs -- Ground control -- Life in the trees -- Waterproofed -- Best of enemies -- Just good friends -- An eye to the future -- Reptile classification -- Reptile evolution -- Threatened reptiles -- Glossary.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
0756693055 (lib bdg)9780756693053 (lib bdg)9781782683032 (online)
Dewey class:
597.9
LC class:
QL644.2
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
502366
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