A Naturalist's Guide to Dangerous Creatures of Australia

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

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A Naturalists Guide to the Dangerous Creatures of Australia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 species of dangerous creature commonly encountered in Australia. The species include terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. High quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as the level of danger. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and families. The fully updated second edition includes many new photographs and updated taxonomy.

Author Bio

Scott Eipper is a herpetological consultant, author and wildlife photographer who works with his wife, Tie, in their business Nature 4 You. As part of his role, Scott conducts wildlife surveys, snake management training, emergency removals and educational displays. He has written eight books, and numerous papers and articles on Australian herpetofauna.