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Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso
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About the Author
Rick Shine, AM FAA, is a Laureate Fellow of the Australian Research Council and Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Sydney. In 2015, he was named President-Elect of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Review
"This is a natural history of Australia's snakes. . . .Most highly recommended."―Wildlife Activist, No. 24, August 1995
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Book condition is very good. Soft cover. 3rd edition, published 1998. No dust jacket. Book boards clean and unmarked, except light wear bottom front right-hand corner ad top right-hand corner. Book block clean and unmarked all sides of the book. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked. Over-all a good and neat copy of the book. See photo.Certainly Australian Snakes: A Natural History by Richard Shine1 provides an insightful exploration into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. Drawing on years of experience and an impressive grasp of the literature, Shine covers various aspects of these fascinating reptiles: Anatomy and Evolution: The book delves into the anatomy of snakes, discussing their unique features and adaptations. It also traces the evolutionary history of snakes. Habitats and Behaviour: Shine describes where snakes live, their preferred habitats (from arid regions to rainforests), and their day-to-day behaviour. This includes basking, foraging, and ambush strategies. Sexual Habits and Reproduction: Learn about the intriguing sex lives of snakes, including mating behaviours, courtship rituals, and reproductive strategies (both egg-laying and live-bearing). Life Histories: The book covers snake life cycles, growth, and survival strategies. From hatchlings to adults, it provides insights into their development. Diet and Feeding: Discover what snakes eat, their feeding habits, and how they capture and consume prey. Human Interaction: Shine also explores the interactions between snakes and humans, dispelling myths and replacing them with proven information about how snakes fit into Australia s ecosystems. Whether you re a snake enthusiast, a naturalist, or simply curious about these remarkable creatures, Australian Snakes: A Natural History offers a comprehensive and engaging perspective on the world of Australian snakes. Seller Inventory # ABE-1724763043478
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 224pp, illustrated throughout with full-colour photos, drawings, b/w ills, appendix: natural history information on Australian snakes, glossary, bibliography, index. Pictorial card. Minor edge wear to covers.The book is not a field guide: rather it is an insight into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. It dispels the myths and replaces them with fascinating information about how snakes fit into Australia's ecosystems. Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 054380
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, only slight wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1 kg with packaging, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) may be more than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Seller Inventory # 007196
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Reprinted. 224pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated covers & title page, preface, col. & b/w plts. & text ills., full page col. photographs, diags., maps, tables, appends., gloss., bibliog., index. This book is an insight into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. It opens the door on an exciting and relatively new area of research. Dr Shine has pioneered much of this work himself and may be consider Australia's foremost authority on snakes. Size: Quarto. Book. Seller Inventory # 002042
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Rubbing pages 42 & 43. Rubbing inside back cover and back fly leaf due to glue. This book is not a field guide: rather it is an insight into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. It opens the door on an exciting and relatively new area of research. Dr Shine has pioneered much of this work himself and may be considered Australia's foremost authority on snakes. This highly regarded account of how Australian snakes have evolved, where they live and how they behave is the first of its kind. It dispels the myths and replaces them with fascinating, proven information about how snakes fit into Australia's ecosystems. Seller Inventory # 000949
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