Boas of the World

Ithaca 2026, geb., Großformat, 768 Seiten, über 300 Farbfotos. This book is a guide to all sixty-six species currently recognized in the seven families composing the superfamily Booidea. Bringing together the expertise of more than sixty contributors representing thirty-one countries, editors R. Graham Reynolds and Robert W. Henderson present a comprehensive review of the members of this widely recognizable superfamily A diverse group of animals, boas include the iconic boa constrictor and green anaconda, the elusive Cropani's treeboa, and the beautiful Amazon emerald treeboa. The species accounts cover taxonomy, genomic resources, etymology, physical description, distribution, habitat, diet, predators, and defensive behaviour, as well as provide information on reproduction, human-boa relationships, and population status. More than three hundred colour photographs bring the species to life snake enthusiasts. Lieferung mit kleineren Mängeln