Crocodiles: Their Natural History, Folklore And Conservation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few creatures on Earth command as much primal fascination as the crocodile — an apex predator that has prowled the waterways of our planet virtually unchanged for over 200 million years. Crocodiles: Their Natural History, Folklore and Conservation chronicles the biology, behaviour, and cultural mythology of these remarkable reptiles, tracing their ancient lineage while situating them firmly within the urgent modern conversation about wildlife preservation. Guggisberg presents a richly layered account that moves seamlessly between the scientific and the anthropological, detailing the crocodilian life cycle, hunting strategies, and ecological role alongside the legends and superstitions they have inspired in human cultures across the globe. C. A. W. Guggisberg was a distinguished naturalist and author celebrated for his authoritative yet accessible writing on African wildlife, and this work stands as one of his most comprehensive achievements. His prose is precise and observational, grounded in fieldwork and wide-ranging research, yet never dry — he illustrates the crocodile not as a monster to be feared, but as a creature of extraordinary evolutionary sophistication deserving of both study and protection. At a time when crocodilian populations face mounting pressure from habitat loss and hunting, this volume raises a timely and compelling question: can humanity learn to coexist with one of nature's oldest survivors before it is too late?
Author: C. A. W. Guggisberg
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few creatures on Earth command as much primal fascination as the crocodile — an apex predator that has prowled the waterways of our planet virtually unchanged for over 200 million years. Crocodiles: Their Natural History, Folklore and Conservation chronicles the biology, behaviour, and cultural mythology of these remarkable reptiles, tracing their ancient lineage while situating them firmly within the urgent modern conversation about wildlife preservation. Guggisberg presents a richly layered account that moves seamlessly between the scientific and the anthropological, detailing the crocodilian life cycle, hunting strategies, and ecological role alongside the legends and superstitions they have inspired in human cultures across the globe. C. A. W. Guggisberg was a distinguished naturalist and author celebrated for his authoritative yet accessible writing on African wildlife, and this work stands as one of his most comprehensive achievements. His prose is precise and observational, grounded in fieldwork and wide-ranging research, yet never dry — he illustrates the crocodile not as a monster to be feared, but as a creature of extraordinary evolutionary sophistication deserving of both study and protection. At a time when crocodilian populations face mounting pressure from habitat loss and hunting, this volume raises a timely and compelling question: can humanity learn to coexist with one of nature's oldest survivors before it is too late?