Chameleons - Couverture souple

Mattison, Chris; Garbutt, Nick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0565092901 ISBN 13 : 9780565092900

Editeur : The Natural History Museum, 2012

Synopsis

With flattened bodies, opposed feet, independently swivelling eyes, a prehensile tail, and the ability to change colour, chameleons are both fascinating and charismatic. Chameleons is the first popular guide to this extraordinary animal group. This stunningly illustrated book begins by exploring chameleon evolution and classification, describing how they fit into life's evolutionary tree and revealing their close relations. It discusses the variations in size, shape, colour and markings among the many different species and explains why chameleons look like they do. There are chapters on reproduction and development, food and feeding, and how chameleons defend themselves against predators. Chapter six examines the relationship between chameleons and humans, from their occurrence in mythology and superstition to worldwide conservation work and details of where to see chameleons in the wild. The final section provides an overview of the ten genera of chameleons, describing their distinguishing features, distribution and natural history. Drawing on their vast experience, the authors provide an illuminating insight into the lives of these unusual animals.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The book is written by an expert team of authors with vast experience of this extraordinary animal group. Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specialises in reptiles and amphibians. He has written and illustrated over 20 books. An award winning photographer and critically acclaimed author, Nick Garbutt has had a lifelong fascination for reptiles, and on Madagascar has observed a significant proportion of the islands' species of chameleons.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Natural History Museum
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0565092901
• ISBN 13: 9780565092900
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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