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John C. Murphy

Giant Snakes: A Natural History

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Snakes, particularly venomous snakes and exceptionally large constricting snakes, have haunted the human brain for a millennium. They appear to be responsible for our excellent vision, as well as the anxiety we feel. Despite the dangers we faced in prehistory, snakes now hold clues to solving some of humankind's most debilitating diseases. Pythons and boas are capable of eating prey that is equal to more than their body weight, and their adaptations for this are providing insight into diabetes.Fascination with snakes has also drawn many to keep them as pets, including the largest species. Their popularity in the pet trade has led to these… Mehr

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Weitere Autoren: Crutchfield, Tom
  • ISBN: 978-1-64516-232-2
  • EAN: 9781645162322
  • Produktnummer: 31169855
  • Verlag: Provident Music Dist
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
  • Seitenangabe: 364 S.
  • Masse: H24.4 cm x B17.0 cm x D1.9 cm 628 g
  • Gewicht: 628

Über den Autor


John C. Murphy is a retired science educator with a lifelong interest in herpetology. His other books include: Tales of Giant Snakes; Amphibians and Reptiles of Trinidad and Tobago; Homalopsid Snakes: Evolution in the Mud; Secrets of the Snake Charmer: Snakes in the 21st Century; Dogs and Snakes: avoiding the bite; and A Field Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Trinidad & Tobago.

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