Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-13 : 0520243579
ISBN-10 : 9780520243576
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Book Synopsis Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards by : Daniel David Beck

Download or read book Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards written by Daniel David Beck and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America


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