What lizard is that? : introducing Australian lizards / Steve Wilson and Gary Swan.
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TextPublication details: Chatswood, N.S.W. : Reed New Holland, c2009Description: 184 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN: 9781877069581Subject(s): Lizards -- Australia -- IdentificationDDC classification: 597.950994 Summary: This is the second book in the Ẁhat animal is That?' series-the first recently published being Ẁhat Snake is That?' This book is intended as a broad introduction to Australia's diverse lizard fauna. It covers most groups of Australian lizards and includes general pointers on appearance, behaviour and ecology. There are hundreds of striking and beautiful illustrations throughout. It is an invaluable reference and guide for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist. Australia is unique in its lizard population. Some of the richest lizard habitats on Earth are Australia's deserts and with nearly 650 named species in five families, Australia can truly be called the ̀Land of Lizards'. Indeed, ours is the only continent where the largest mobile terrestrial predators capable of active pursuit are not mammals but lizards.Summary: Lizards.Summary: Australian.
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Adult Nonfiction | 597 .9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111038308191 |
Includes index.
This is the second book in the Ẁhat animal is That?' series-the first recently published being Ẁhat Snake is That?' This book is intended as a broad introduction to Australia's diverse lizard fauna. It covers most groups of Australian lizards and includes general pointers on appearance, behaviour and ecology. There are hundreds of striking and beautiful illustrations throughout. It is an invaluable reference and guide for the enthusiastic amateur or keen naturalist. Australia is unique in its lizard population. Some of the richest lizard habitats on Earth are Australia's deserts and with nearly 650 named species in five families, Australia can truly be called the ̀Land of Lizards'. Indeed, ours is the only continent where the largest mobile terrestrial predators capable of active pursuit are not mammals but lizards.
Lizards.
Australian.
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