{"product_id":"snakes-of-the-world-a-guide-to-every-family-hardcover","title":"Snakes of the World: A Guide to Every Family - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark O'Shea\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeously illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of snakes around the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSnakes are found on every continent except Antarctica and have evolved to occupy a vast range of habitats, from mountains to oceans and deserts to rain forests. \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the World\u003c\/i\u003e explores their extraordinary diversity, with an in-depth introduction covering anatomy, behavior, habitats, reproduction, conservation, and other essential topics. This expert guide also includes profiles of some of the approximately 4,000 species of snakes, featuring examples from every family and subfamily. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach family profile highlights the remarkable appearance, characteristics, and lifestyle of notable snake species. Covering how snakes use venom or constriction to subdue their prey, how a snake's appearance can aid camouflage or boast of its killing capacity, and how habitat destruction is jeopardizing the future of many species, \u003ci\u003eSnakes of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide to these fascinating reptiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 200 stunning color photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents species profiles with a commentary, distribution map, and table of information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes examples from every snake family and subfamily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark O'Shea\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton. He has presented many television documentaries on reptiles for the Discovery Channel, ITV, and the BBC, conducted herpetological fieldwork for the Royal Geographical Society and other organizations, and participated in snakebite research in collaboration with the universities of Oxford, Liverpool, Melbourne, and Adelaide. His many books include \u003ci\u003eLizards of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVenomous Snakes of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBoas and Pythons of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (all Princeton).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.5 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63162550747485,"sku":"9780691240664","price":41.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/eXdOalJmUXhjcU56NndZWHJESVQxQT09.webp?v=1768936418","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/snakes-of-the-world-a-guide-to-every-family-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}