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Chameleons
Chris Mattison
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Description for Chameleons
Paperback. Stunningly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this is the first popular guide to these instantly recognisable creatures. Drawing on their vast experience, the authors provide an illuminating insight into the lives of these unusual animals, their distinguishing features, distribution and natural history. Num Pages: 112 pages, Over 100 colour photographs. BIC Classification: WNCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 253 x 8. Weight in Grams: 394.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Natural History Museum United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
394g
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780565092900
SKU
V9780565092900
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About Chris Mattison
Chris Mattison is a natural history writer and photographer who specialises in reptiles and amphibians. He has written and illustrated over 20 books, mostly on the natural history of reptiles and amphibians and their responsible care and breeding in captivity. His photography regularly appears in books and magazines throughout the world, and he has been a runner-up in the prestigious ... Read more
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