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Whether loathed, feared, admired or worshipped, snakes evoke stronger human reactions than almost any other animal. This in-depth book highlights the variety and complexity of a group that includes almost 3,000 living species.
Synopsis
From garter snakes and vipers to boas and pythons, Snakes describes the biology and natural history of this ecologically diverse and important group of animals. Natural History Museum expert David Gower together with Katherine Garrett, have updated Peter Stafford's original text, and there are stunning new colour images throughout.