Steve Backshall's Venom - Softcover

Backshall, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472930266 ISBN 13: 9781472930262

Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2017

Synopsis

An exciting look at how various animals use venom for survival.

A wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians use toxins to subdue their prey or to stop becoming prey to another predator. Even some mammals and birds resort to poison as a means of securing a meal or deterring attack! From species such as the King Cobra, Lionfish, Fat-tail Scorpion and Poison Dart-frog to the diminutive but lethal Black Widow Spider, Venom takes a fascinating look at the different types of natural venoms.

TV presenter Steve Backshall needs no introduction following his performances on TV series such as Deadly 60 and Lost Land of . On a tour of the world's continents, he looks at over 60 of the most venomous creatures, describing their main characteristics and explaining how they administer their venom and what its effects are. Stunning colour photographs and exciting accounts of Steve's own encounters with some of these animals bring the world of natural venom alive.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Backshall is a British naturalist, writer, TV presenter, public speaker and adventurer. His TV career spans popular children's wildlife programmes Deadly 60 and The Really Wild Show, as well as The One Show, Springwatch and Expedition. Steve is also the author of numerous books, including Predators, Looking for Adventure, Deadly Diaries and Venom. In 2020 he was awarded an MBE for his services to wildlife conservation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472930266
• ISBN 13: 9781472930262
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160