The Resource Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom, Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner
Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom, Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner
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- Summary
- Did you know that the humble marmot is responsible for more than one billion human deaths? Or that it's possible to be bitten by a snake's head for up to an hour after it's been decapitated? On the flip side, for every person bitten by a shark each year, 25 people are bitten by New Yorkers. It seems that truth sometimes is stranger than fiction! These facts and many more appear in this fascinating tribute to our world's 'deadly' wildlife. At its heart, however, 'Deadly Beautiful' makes a passionate plea for us to learn to better cohabit with our fellow residents of planet Earth. Ever-increasing concern for the fate of the environment and the world's endangered wildlife means that this book is a particularly timely addition to the world of natural history publishing. Dr Liana Joy Christensen, one of Australia's foremost nature writers, takes a fresh and entertaining look at the 'deadly' animals with which humans have for so long enjoyed a love-hate relationship. These animals are generally not the aggressors nor the lethal killing machines that mythology and tradition would have us believe. Most also serve vital roles in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats, while their fascinating behaviour and often striking beauty make them worthy of close study, particularly as so many of them are facing the worst death of all - extinction. Beautifully illustrated, 'Deadly Beautiful' is certain to foster a new understanding and appreciation of these incredible animals and their importance on a global scale
- Language
- eng
- Label
- Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom
- Title
- Deadly beautiful
- Title remainder
- vanishing killers of the animal kingdom
- Statement of responsibility
- Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Did you know that the humble marmot is responsible for more than one billion human deaths? Or that it's possible to be bitten by a snake's head for up to an hour after it's been decapitated? On the flip side, for every person bitten by a shark each year, 25 people are bitten by New Yorkers. It seems that truth sometimes is stranger than fiction! These facts and many more appear in this fascinating tribute to our world's 'deadly' wildlife. At its heart, however, 'Deadly Beautiful' makes a passionate plea for us to learn to better cohabit with our fellow residents of planet Earth. Ever-increasing concern for the fate of the environment and the world's endangered wildlife means that this book is a particularly timely addition to the world of natural history publishing. Dr Liana Joy Christensen, one of Australia's foremost nature writers, takes a fresh and entertaining look at the 'deadly' animals with which humans have for so long enjoyed a love-hate relationship. These animals are generally not the aggressors nor the lethal killing machines that mythology and tradition would have us believe. Most also serve vital roles in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats, while their fascinating behaviour and often striking beauty make them worthy of close study, particularly as so many of them are facing the worst death of all - extinction. Beautifully illustrated, 'Deadly Beautiful' is certain to foster a new understanding and appreciation of these incredible animals and their importance on a global scale
- Cataloging source
- ANL
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- Christensen, Liana Joy
- Dewey number
- 574.6
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Faulkner, Ian
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Dangerous animals
- Endangered species
- Label
- Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom, Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 264 p.
- Form of item
- regular print reproduction
- Isbn
- 9781921497223
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
- Other physical details
- col. ill.
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) i9781921497223
- 13577592
- Label
- Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom, Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 264 p.
- Form of item
- regular print reproduction
- Isbn
- 9781921497223
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
- Other physical details
- col. ill.
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) i9781921497223
- 13577592
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