THORNY DEVIL HANDBOOK: A Comprehensive Guide To The Biology, Feeding, Maintenance, Health Care, Behavior, And Conservation Of Australia’s Iconic Desert Lizard, The Thorny Devil. - Couverture souple

WOOLVERTON, JAMES

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798293040940

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Step into the extraordinary life of the thorny devil (Moloch horridus)—a lizard so bizarre, so brilliantly adapted, and so steeped in cultural significance that it captivates scientists, wildlife enthusiasts, and Indigenous communities alike. The Thorny Devil Handbook is the ultimate resource for anyone eager to understand the biology, behavior, and ecological importance of this remarkable creature.

From its exclusive diet of ants and unique water-harvesting skin to its cryptic camouflage, false head decoys, and desert survival strategies, this handbook reveals the many secrets that allow the thorny devil to thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. Learn about its daily rhythms, thermal regulation, and complex interactions with predators and prey in the arid outback.

Dive deep into mating rituals, nesting behavior, and hatchling development, and explore how Indigenous Australian stories and ecological knowledge have shaped human understanding of this creature for generations. Whether you're fascinated by Aboriginal mythology, evolutionary biology, or conservation efforts, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging look at every facet of thorny devil life.

Inside this detailed guide, you’ll find:

Insights into diet, feeding behavior, and water collection through capillary skin channels
Explanations of behavioral adaptations, including predator evasion and daily activity cycles
A rich discussion of the thorny devil in Aboriginal culture, art, and oral traditions
Updates on scientific discoveries and climate-related research involving this species
Information on the thorny devil’s legal status, challenges in captivity, and ethical wildlife care
Inspiring resources for eco-tourism, museum education, and citizen science programs

Perfect for biologists, naturalists, conservationists, students, and anyone curious about desert ecosystems, The Thorny Devil Handbook invites you to appreciate this armored, ant-loving lizard like never before. With a strong emphasis on conservation awareness, this book reminds us why protecting Australia’s fragile desert habitats is more vital than ever.

Unveil the mysteries of nature’s miniature dragon—and become part of its survival story.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798293040940
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 155
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg