Naturalists Guide To Dangerous Creatures Of Australia

An easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 species of dangerous creature most commonly seen in Australia, perfect for resident and visitor alike. Includes detailed species descriptions with nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, and global IUCN status as of 2015.

One of the most dangerous places for humans to live, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can injure humans. This laminated 12-panel folding guide identifies 50 creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and first aid. Lightweight, weighs less than an ounce, perfect for travelers.

This volume aims to answer readers' questions about venomous and equally dangerous non-venomous wildlife.

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers the threats to reptiles, types of habitat, anatomy of reptiles, and details of orders and families. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the reptiles of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, and its global IUCN status.

This revised edition of Venomous Creatures gives details of more than 60 of Australia's most venomous creatures, with full colour photographs, maps to show their habitats and plenty of illustrations to help with identification. Learn where to find Australia's snakes, spiders, bees, wasps, ants, jellyfish and other dangerous creatures of land, water and air. Learn too of their habitats, why they attack and how to tell if you're in danger. Learn life-saving First Aid prodecures, updated fromthe very latest scientific research. This book is designed as the essential pocket reference for the *bushwalker *skin diver *camper *teacher *hospital worker *scout or guide *ambulance officer *chemist *family at home or on holiday The vital, easy-to-use information contained in this concise book may well save the reader's life or that of a family member. From the reviews of the previous edition: 'A fascinating gathering of all the nasties our environment can provide, captured inbrilliant colour photographs.' -Jill Morris, The Age 'An extremely valuable small book. It could help save a life.' -Graham Pizzey, The Herald 'Fascinating and reliable. Easy to read and use.' -David Fleay, Courier Mail

Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife. Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under -- including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jellyfi sh. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely -- and what to do if you can't! Discover how to: Survive in crocodile country Avoid a snake bite Identify deadly sea creatures Spot spiders around the home Treat bits, stings and other injuries Observe creatures safely in the wild