Scorpions of Southern Africa

Scorpions of Southern Africa
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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 9781775846581
ISBN-13 : 177584658X
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Book Synopsis Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Jonathan Leeming

Download or read book Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Jonathan Leeming and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scorpions of Southern Africa, the go-to guide for identifying southern Africa’s rich scorpion fauna, has now been freshly designed, updated and expanded. It includes 12additional species, new images and distribution maps, and a chapter on how to go about identifying scorpions. An invaluable guide for the amateur naturalist and professional alike, this accessible book describes: scorpion anatomy and behavior; the strategies that enable scorpions to survive harsh conditions; their use of venom and other aspects of their successful existence over millions of years. A fascinating introduction to the biology and behaviour of scorpions; a photograph and distribution map for each species; concise information to enable identification; debunks myths and legends about these little-known and misunderstood creatures.


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