reptiles

Describes the main types of reptiles and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring. Presented in French.

Witness harrowing true-life human encounters with nature's silent killers.

Introduces, in question and answer format, such record-breaking amphibians and reptiles as the chameleon, reticulated python, Galapagos giant tortoise, and poison arrow frog.

Answers such questions about reptiles as why do snakes stare, why are frogs and newts reptiles, and which reptile lives longest.

Profiles several endangered reptiles, including the American alligator, emerald tree boa, and Komodo dragon, describing each one's physical features, geographic range, size in relation to humans, speed, and power.

Describes a variety of reptiles, including the Jackson's chameleon, snake-necked turtle of Australia, and eyelash pit viper.

Explains how to set up and maintain woodland, desert, and semi-aquatic terrariums, and how to care for the animals and plants kept there.