Monster Reptiles

Download or read book Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards written by Daniel D. Beck and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No two lizard species have spawned as much folklore, wonder, and myth as the Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum, and the Beaded Lizard, H. horridum—the sole survivors of an ancient group of predacious lizards called the Monstersauria. More like snakes on legs, monstersaurs are a walking contradiction: they are venomous yet don't appear to use their venom for subduing prey; their mottled patterns mingle with the broken shadows and textures of their desert and tropical dry forest habitats, yet their bright open mouths hiss a bold warning that a nasty bite awaits those who advance further. And while Gila Monster venom produces excruciating pain, it also contains a peptide that has become a promising new drug for treating type-2 diabetes. Perhaps the ultimate paradox is that monstersaurs are among the most famous of lizards, yet until quite recently they have remained among the least studied. With numerous illustrations, stunning color photographs, and an up-to-date synthesis of their biology, this book explains why the Monstersauria seems poised to change the way we think about lizards. Daniel D. Beck—who has been investigating Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards for over 22 years—teams up here with award-winning wildlife photographer Tom Wiewandt to produce a comprehensive summary of this small but remarkable family of lizards.

Download or read book World's Deadliest Reptiles written by Tom Jackson and published by Hungry Tomato (R). This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A deadly and dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads will keep young readers turning the page"--

Download or read book Gila Monsters written by JoAnn Early Macken and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2009-08-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the Gila monster, including what it eats, how it reproduces, and how it adapts to its environment.

Download or read book Sea Monsters written by Michael J. Everhart and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to the 3-D "Sea Monsters" film reveals the terrifying predators that lurked in the underwater Cretaceous world, in a volume that also profiles the scientists who study these ancient monsters and the technology that made the film possible.

Download or read book The Pedigree of the Devil written by Frederic Thomas Hall and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Animals written by BPI and published by BPI Publishing. This book was released on with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the thickest jungles to the icy polar regions, the high skies to the deepest oceans, the Earth is full of animals of varios kinds. discover the rich diversity of animal life thetpopulates our planet and get interesting information abounteach of the through this book. Action packed photographs and fabulous facts make this book a must have.

Download or read book North American Wildlife written by Marshall Cavendish and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of more than 75 North American species from across the branches of the animal family can be found in this book.