Alligators: The Illustrated Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation b

Description: Alligators by Kent A. Vliet, Wayne Lynch Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator.Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a misty morning. An iconic American predator, these reptiles grow to thirteen feet or more and can live as long as humans. Alligators are complex creatures, capable of terrific attacks and yet tending to their young in the same gentle way a mother duck looks after her brood. Once extremely numerous, alligators came close to extinction in the twentieth century, but thanks to conservation efforts have since made a comeback, reclaiming their rightful place as the monarchs of the southern wetlands.In this fascinating account, richly illustrated with more than 150 photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, expert zoologist Kent A. Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book• combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts• chronicles the life cycle of the alligator• explains why the alligators precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful• covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting• reveals the alligators sophisticated social life in detail• evaluates the alligators environmental role as a keystone species• examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people Author Biography Zoologist Kent A. Vliet is the coordinator of laboratories for the Department of Biology at the University of Florida, a scientific advisor for the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, and the chair of the Crocodilian Advisory Group for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Renowned wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior and Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior. Details ISBN 1421433370 ISBN-13 9781421433370 Title Alligators Author Kent A. Vliet, Wayne Lynch Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 304 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press GE_Item_ID:136549881; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781421433370

Book Title: Alligators

Number of Pages: 304 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Alligators : the Illustrated Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Subject: Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology & Herpetology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals

Item Height: 1 in

Publication Year: 2020

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 39.3 Oz

Subject Area: Nature, Photography, Science

Author: Kent A. Vliet

Item Length: 10.1 in

Item Width: 8.1 in

Format: Hardcover