dangerous animals

"The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these . . . creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their . . . appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly"--Provided by publisher.

Pythons might look like boa constrictors, but they're really a different species of snake! While both snakes don't have venom and take their prey down with constriction, there are a lot of key differences between these two species and how they've adapted to their homes in the wild. Through this book, young learners get a head start in herpetology as well as learn important lessons about biology! Featuring photographs of pythons exploring their world and accessible science content, this approachable text is perfect for every young herpetologist!.

There are many different kinds of ophiophagus snakes, or snakes that eat other snakes, but one of the most famous is the king cobra! Most young herpetologists won't forget this book's real-life photos of these snakes "standing" straight up in the air, but there's a lot more that makes the king cobra the king of snakes. Young readers will explore achievable text designed perfectly to aid in their understanding of this amazing snake and encourage them to read on their own.

Every good cowboy western features a cameo by one of the most famous vipers, the diamondback rattlesnake. Known for the distinctive, advanced warning system on its tail, these deadly hunters are one of the most evolved species of snake around the world. Of the different kinds of this hunter found only in North America, the diamondback gets its name from the diamond-shaped pattern running across its body. Featuring brilliant photographs of this beautiful snake in its natural habitat, young readers will take a tour of what makes this snake so advanced among other snakes.

Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name! Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin-the anaconda! Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through beautiful photographs all while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited while answering questions they already had.

At home in the tropics of South America, the anaconda grows larger and larger until it reaches an alarming size. While the green anaconda is the one that claims the title of "largest snake in the world", the yellow anaconda is still an intimidating predator. Young readers will love learning about this massive hunter while learning more about the anaconda through easy to read but informational text. With beautiful real-life photographs of the anaconda in its natural habitat, this exciting book is a must have for every snake lover!.

The black mamba is a deadly predator, but just what makes it so dangerous? From a set of hollow fangs specially designed to deliver venom to the mind-blowing speed of their strike, the black mamba will thrill and excite young snake lovers to learn more. This approachable book is designed to help encourage readers to learn the exciting life of the black mamba. Featuring brilliant photographs of what gives this snake its name, this book is perfect for every young reader ready to jump into the fascinating world of this dangerous snake.

Animals don't need to be big and fierce to be dangerous. Poison dart frogs and box jellyfish are tiny, but they are some of the deadliest animals on Earth. But which animal is actually the deadliest of them all? It would be impossible to figure that out in the wild, so in this book, readers can imagine these animals facing off to determine the answer!.

From size and stealth to teeth and claws?the mammals highlighted in this informative guide have the tools needed to be among the most dangerous creatures on Earth! Full-color wildlife photographs and fascinating facts will draw in readers and educate them about the land?s deadliest animals, including great cats such as the lightning-fast leopard, huge bears such as the mighty grizzly, and even deadly herbivores such as the immense African elephant. Important and intriguing facts (including the animals? size, habitat, and unique abilities) are presented in an eye-catching and detailed way sure to interest readers.