The Gila Monster Heloderma Suspectum
Author : Hans-Joachim Schwandt
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 33,33 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9783899734416
Author : Hans-Joachim Schwandt
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 33,33 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9783899734416
Author : Daniel David Beck
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 15,25 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520243576
"This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America
Author : Iona Seibert Hiser
Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 10,85 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811477390
Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of the poisonous lizard native to the Southwest.
Author : Daniel D. Beck
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520931602
No two lizard species have spawned as much folklore, wonder, and myth as the Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum, and the Beaded Lizard, H. horridum—the sole survivors of an ancient group of predacious lizards called the Monstersauria. More like snakes on legs, monstersaurs are a walking contradiction: they are venomous yet don't appear to use their venom for subduing prey; their mottled patterns mingle with the broken shadows and textures of their desert and tropical dry forest habitats, yet their bright open mouths hiss a bold warning that a nasty bite awaits those who advance further. And while Gila Monster venom produces excruciating pain, it also contains a peptide that has become a promising new drug for treating type-2 diabetes. Perhaps the ultimate paradox is that monstersaurs are among the most famous of lizards, yet until quite recently they have remained among the least studied. With numerous illustrations, stunning color photographs, and an up-to-date synthesis of their biology, this book explains why the Monstersauria seems poised to change the way we think about lizards. Daniel D. Beck—who has been investigating Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards for over 22 years—teams up here with award-winning wildlife photographer Tom Wiewandt to produce a comprehensive summary of this small but remarkable family of lizards.
Author : David Earl Brown
Publisher :
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780874806007
A well-illustrated, very readable account of the largest and only poisonous lizard in the United States.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 14,72 MB
Release : 2011-07-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744040507
Discover the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends in this book all about frogs and amphibians for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians with Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on frogs. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a frog’s habitat and behavior. Discover how these amphibians survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting frog book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! Inside the pages of this frog book for children, you’ll find: A whole host of amphibians and reptiles including toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises and crocodiles. Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as how to survive a crocodile’s attack, how a frog’s legs influenced Frankenstein, or how to play snakes and ladders. Children aged 7+ can learn all about frogs and amphibians from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about frogs!. Complete the series This delightful frog book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!
Author : Carl H. Ernst
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 24,88 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801898765
The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Author : Ernst Ch
Publisher : Smithsonian
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,83 MB
Release : 1999-03-17
Category : Gila monster
ISBN : 9781560984474
Author : Joel Sartore
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 24,62 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426217773
This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.
Author : Erick Pianka
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 42,77 MB
Release : 2004-09-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253343666
Monitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.