Looks at animals that are dangerous as a result of natural defenses, such as poisonous snakes, animals with sharp teeth and claws, elephants and rhinoceroses, and wild cattle.
Presents facts on a variety of dangerous animals, including lions, tigers, grizzly bears, hippopotamuses, hyenas, rattlesnakes, and others, in a true/false format, and includes color photographs.
the man-eating predator in the jungles of history and the mind
Quammen, David
2003
Explores the nature of the world's largest predators and the variety of human attitudes towards them, discussing how both have changed throughout history.
Collects travel stories about the author's experience as a field naturalist in various countries while learning about turtles, tigers, ants, piranhas, and other dangerous animals.
"Gives general information on features of minibeasts and threats to them. Counts down the top ten most dangerous minibeasts using a deadliness scale"--Provided by publisher.