Australian Snakes - 2nd Edition by Rick Shine (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This fully updated edition of a classic title offers insight into the biology and life history of snakes in and around Australia. It opens the door on exciting and little-known areas of research. Author Rick Shine has pioneered much of this work himself and may be considered Australia's foremost authority on snakes. Now including all the latest and most up-to-date information, chapters cover anatomy, evolution, habitats, behaviour, reproduction, diet, relationships with humans and conservation. Peppered with remarkable photos, each is presented in such a beautiful way that it is easy to see why this book has had such enduring appeal to readers over a period of several decades. Although the foundations of the book are truly scientific, the information is presented in an accessible way, being peppered with stunning images alongside engaging, sometimes amusing and occasionally alarming, anecdotes. It is a book for anyone with an interest in snakes, from the curious general reader to professional zoologists and ecologists.

About the Author

Rick Shine is a professional scientist, currently employed as a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For nearly 50 years his primary research interest has been reptiles - especially snakes - in many parts of the world. He has published over 1,000 scientific papers and his work has been cited more than 76,000 times - many more than any other researcher on reptiles past or present. His work has won many awards, including the two top awards for scientific research in Australia: NSW Scientist of the Year and Prime Minister's Prize for Science.