Family Guide To Dangerous Animals And Plants Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with some wear and fading to covers. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good - usual shelf-wear.
Australia is home to some of the most venomous and deadly creatures on the planet, and Dr Struan Sutherland's Family Guide to Dangerous Animals and Plants of Australia is the definitive companion for anyone venturing into the continent's wild spaces. Written by one of Australia's foremost toxinologists and the scientist credited with developing the world's first funnel-web spider antivenom, this practical reference chronicles the full spectrum of hazardous fauna and flora encountered across the country — from deadly snakes and venomous spiders to toxic marine creatures and poisonous plants. Sutherland presents complex scientific information in an accessible, no-nonsense style, making this guide as useful for curious families as it is for outdoor enthusiasts and medical professionals. The book details identification features, behavioural traits, and first-aid responses with authoritative clarity, underpinned by decades of research. A must-read for any Australian household, it raises the question: how well do you really know the dangers lurking in your own backyard?
Author: Dr Struan Sutherland
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback with some wear and fading to covers. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good - usual shelf-wear.
Australia is home to some of the most venomous and deadly creatures on the planet, and Dr Struan Sutherland's Family Guide to Dangerous Animals and Plants of Australia is the definitive companion for anyone venturing into the continent's wild spaces. Written by one of Australia's foremost toxinologists and the scientist credited with developing the world's first funnel-web spider antivenom, this practical reference chronicles the full spectrum of hazardous fauna and flora encountered across the country — from deadly snakes and venomous spiders to toxic marine creatures and poisonous plants. Sutherland presents complex scientific information in an accessible, no-nonsense style, making this guide as useful for curious families as it is for outdoor enthusiasts and medical professionals. The book details identification features, behavioural traits, and first-aid responses with authoritative clarity, underpinned by decades of research. A must-read for any Australian household, it raises the question: how well do you really know the dangers lurking in your own backyard?