So Many Snakes, So Little Time - Uncovering the Secret Lives of Australias Serpents

Snakes are fascinating creatures and herpetologists and amateur snake fanciers devote immense time and energy to their study. No one has focused more obsessively on research and discovery than Prof Rick Shine. Spellbinding stories highlight the challenges and joys of discovery and give the reader a greater appreciation of these reptiles.

Table des matières

1. Boyhood and Adolescence. 2. Serpents in the Sheep Paddock. 3. Peering into the Love Lives of Blacksnakes. 4. Long-Dead Snakes at the Museum. 5. A Plethora of Pythons. 6. Between a Rock and a Hard Place. 7. Snakes in Need of a Defamation Lawyer. 8. Rough Characters in the Billabong. 9. Snakes, Rats, and Rainfall. 10. Science on the Floodplain. 11. Our Evolving Relationship with Serpents.

A propos de l'auteur

Rick Shine has conducted pioneering research on the ecology and conservation of snakes. He has studied many types of snakes in many types of ecosystems, and has revolutionized our understanding and appreciation of these mysterious creatures. His work has resulted in more than a thousand scientific publications, and has attracted numerous national and international awards.

Résumé

Snakes are fascinating creatures and herpetologists and amateur snake fanciers devote immense time and energy to their study. No one has focused more obsessively on research and discovery than Prof Rick Shine. Spellbinding stories highlight the challenges and joys of discovery and give the reader a greater appreciation of these reptiles.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Rick Shine, Shine Rick
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 05.07.2022
• EAN: 9781032234618
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3223461-8
• Pages: 292
• Catégories: Livres de conseils > Nature; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Médecine > Médecine vétérinaire; NATURE / Animals / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, NATURE / Ecology, Australia, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Food Animal, NATURE / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Wildlife: reptiles and amphibians: general interest, Wildlife: Reptiles & Amphibians