Alligators

Author : Kent A. Vliet
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421433389
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alligators written by Kent A. Vliet and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 alligator's 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 alligator's sophisticated social life in detail • evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species • examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people

Author : Susan Shaughnessy
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062507583
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking on Alligators written by Susan Shaughnessy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1993-03-19 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A daily motivator for people who write--and for all those who long to write--providing an insistent wake-up call for the creative urge, with insights on how to work against resistance, live with the loneliness, develop discipline, and dare to take deeper risks in their work.

Author : Dick Bothwell
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781014996954
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Outdoors Book of Alligators written by Dick Bothwell and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780822536154
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waiting Alligators written by and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs present the characteristics, habitats, behavior, and life cycle of the American alligator.

Author : Kelby Ouchley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813049137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Alligator written by Kelby Ouchley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A natural history of the American alligator.

Author : Julie Falatko
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698154940
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) written by Julie Falatko and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.

Author : Louise Hayes
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623493870
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alligators of Texas written by Louise Hayes and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Found only in the United States, the American alligator ranges in Texas through 120 counties, from the Sabine River to the Rio Grande, across a swath of river drainages and coastal marshes that include both the backwater swamps of the Big Thicket and the urban bayous of greater Houston. From its beginning in a pile of eggs buried in a meticulously constructed nest to its possible end as an alligator burger or a pair of boots, an alligator’s habitat preferences sometimes coincide with the favorite haunts of boaters, hunters, and coastal residents. In Alligators of Texas, biologist Louise Hayes and photographer Philippe Henry bring readers up close to this cryptic reptile’s food choices, parenting skills, communication techniques, and responses to natural events such as freezes and hurricanes. They also relate some Texas “alligator tales”; discuss alligator farming, hunting, and live capturing; and examine how people can successfully co-exist with this predator. They end by telling readers where they can view alligators, both in the wild and in captivity. Although not as often, as easily, or perhaps as happily observed as white-tailed deer or armadillos, the American alligator is an iconic Texas animal, and knowing more about its life and habits can help Texans better understand its rightful place in the landscape.

Author : Alison Lester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781864484786
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clive Eats Alligators written by Alison Lester and published by . This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank eats muesli for breakfast, Celeste eats tea and toast in bed, Nicky has a banana, Rosie likes eggs and bacon, Tessa eats a sausage, Ernie has porridge, but Clive eats alligators A picturebook of children who all dare to be different in their own special way.

Author : Maurice Sendak
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0064432548
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alligators All Around written by Maurice Sendak and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1991-03-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An alligator jamboree, with all the letters ' A through Z.'

Author : Laura Marsh
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426319479
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alligators and Crocodiles written by Laura Marsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles--and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!