Crocodiles of the World

Which animal has the most powerful bite of any living creature? Which animal has compounds within its blood that can combat diseases for which humans currently have no medicines? Which animal breathes air, but can stay submerged for hours at a time? The answer to all these questions is of course the crocodilians - the crocodiles and alligators and their cousins the caimans and gharial. Crocs have complex anatomy and physiology, and equally complex behaviour. They range from the relatively small to the truly gigantic, from rainforest dwellers to sea-going species, and from the plentiful to the Critically Endangered. "Crocodiles of the World" gives full coverage to all 30 currently recognised species and subspecies, exploring the origins of these amazing creatures, then delving into their extraordinary adaptations and lifestyles, making this the perfect book for anyone either casually interested or deeply fascinated by crocodiles.

Author: Colin Stevenson
Publisher: New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Ltd
Published: 09/08/2022
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.24w x 0.61d
ISBN13: 9781925546811
ISBN10: 1925546810
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians
- Nature | Animals | Wildlife

About the Author
Colin Stevenson's lifetime fascination with crocodiles began at the age of two. He is a member of the IUCN/SSC Crocodile Specialist Group (currently co-editing the fourth revision of its Action Plan for Crocodilians), as well as the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication. Heavily involved in dedicated Task Forces for endangered crocodilian species, he has worked with crocs in Australia, India, Brazil, and the UK. He has authored many papers on crocodile conservation and behavior.

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