Steve Backshalls Most Poisonous Creatures

Steve Backshall

ISBN 10: 1780094620 / ISBN 13: 9781780094625

Published by New Holland, 2013

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Synopsis:

TV presenter Steve Backshall needs no introduction following his performances on TV series such as Deadly 60 and Lost Land of . 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, the author takes a fascinating look at the different types of natural venoms. 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 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Steve Backshalls Most Poisonous Creatures
Publisher: New Holland
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Good