Chris Mattison Livres

Features more than 3,000 snakes from around the world. Describes the evolution, anatomy,and behavior of snakes, revealing feeding habits and defensive tactics.

Find out about snakes from all over the world in this best-selling visual guide, with information about snake evolution, habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding, defense, and much more. Snake is the essential guide to the world of serpents, featuring more than 3,000 species. With a clean fresh look, classifications, stunning photography, and amazing artworks, this is a must-have reference for all herpetologists. Packed with fascinating facts such as physical and behavioral characteristics, this guide also includes focused profiles of 60 snakes, from the Rainbow Boa to the Tropical Rattlesnake. Each profile includes a stunning full-page photograph of the snake, supporting images to highlight important features, and a ‘Fact File' sidebar to give at-a-glance information. Plus, a complete directory lists all known species of these fascinating reptiles, including venomous snakes such as cobras. Snake is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's most compelling animals.

This book, originally published by the Natural History Museum in London, delves into the fascinating world of frogs and toads. It explores their diverse species, habitats, and unique behaviors, offering insights into their ecological importance. The text is enriched with vivid illustrations and informative details, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and researchers interested in amphibian biology and conservation.

Stunningly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this is the first popular guide to these instantly recognisable creatures. Drawing on their vast experience, the authors provide an illuminating insight into the lives of these unusual animals, their distinguishing features, distribution and natural history.

"What Reptile?" is an essential guide for prospective exotic pet owners, covering over 150 species of reptiles and amphibians. It offers crucial insights on animal temperament, housing, daily care, and breeding habits, ensuring new owners are well-prepared to provide a safe and happy environment for their pets.

Impartial advice about nearly 200 varieties of reptile and amphibian, including salamanders and newts, frogs and toads, tortoises and turtles, lizards, and snakes. It describes the care needs of each animal, what it eats, and more.

Bearded Dragons are Australian members of the family of Agamidae. They are large, spectacular and easily tamed lizards that have proved quite easy to breed in captivity and are popular with petkeepers. A number of colour forms have been selectively bred. Nearly all agamids are showy lizards, many of which are colourful and have crests and other ornamentation designed to make them look bigger to predators and rivals, and more attractive to the opposite sex. The book is written in a very accessible and easy to understand style and is illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and illustrations, which visually support the comprehensive text.

Explore the fascinating realm of snakes through a visually stunning and informative guide. This book offers an engaging introduction to various snake species, their habitats, and behaviors, making it perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers. The vibrant illustrations enhance the learning experience, providing a captivating look at these remarkable reptiles and their ecological significance. Ideal for readers interested in wildlife and nature, it combines education with visual appeal to spark curiosity about the world of snakes.

Frogs and Toads is a comprehensive guide to the natural history of these popular and charismatic creatures. Drawing on the latest research and illustrated with eye-catching colour photographs, it describes their habitat, their remarkable diversity and their unique anatamoy, and includes a complete listing of all frog families currently recognised.

Wissen perfekt präsentiert: die Schlangenarten der Welt mit Merkmalen, Verbreitung, Ernährung, Verhalten, Lebensraum, Vermehrung; Schlangen-Lexikon mit allen rund 3000 Arten, geordnet nach der aktuellen Systematik.