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Look into the eyes of the most dangerous and frightening animals of the wild. There are animals in the wild that we, rightly or wrongly, perceive to be particularly fearsome and deadly. New in paperback, the Killer Creatures series looks closely at these animals; where they live, what they eat and how they act to show how our perceptions of these creatures may or may not be justified. * High interest level books, excellent for older, less able readers. * Fascinating fact boxes contain a wealth of further information. * Includes interesting and fun projects allow children to learn more about how the jaws of an alligator or the fins of a shark work, at home or at school. * Striking full-colour illustrations and clear maps and diagrams draw the reader into the world of the animals. * Each book contains a table of contents, list of useful words and an index. ... Read more

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"Read about the largest of all the reptiles - alligators and crocodiles are feared around the world. They use their size and strength to kill their prey, but they are caring parents too." Read more about some of the world's most amazing and fascinating animals in this exciting eight book series ... Read more

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Excellent series!
In a mere 32 pages this bookcovers the animal's natural habitat, characteristics, prey and predator and much more. The pictures are simply beautiful and I love that they used bold large font so that kids and parents can read it without squinting. The way the facts are layed out throughout the book seems more like a game so kids won't even think of it as "learning" or "hard work". I purchased the whole set-18 books individually. They are ridiciously cheap on Amazon on other websites they are going for over $200 for the set. Makes a great gift for an animal lover or an excellent way to start an inexpensive animal encyclopedia in your home. ... Read more

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Meticulous research details descriptions of actual attacks that draw the reader into the scene, while presenting an understanding of why these impressive predators do what they do. The author repeats sound advice throughout to avoid being a victim, and puts these events in their proper statistical context. The lessons taught are crucial to all who spend even leisurely time outdoors, especially along Florida's renowned waterways and beaches." --Fred Antonio, Herpitologist and Curator of The Central Florida Zoo"Anyone who lived in Florida, especially the majority of us who are transplants, knows of the adjustment one makes to having a prehistoric monster possibly living or visiting one's backyard or a man-eating fish swimming in the same waters we do on a sunny afternoon. This book will teach you respect rather than fear as it explains the animals' habits and motivations and concludes that if we understand that we are the trespassers on their territory and behave accordingly, we will be safer. Sobczak also points out that if we protect their territory,, even while we are protection ourselves through knowledge and care, they are protecting us because our efforts to provide enough natural habitat for the panther to roam, and if we keep the waters and environment natural and clean for the alligators and sharks, we are repaid by having an environment that is healthy enough to live in too." --Nola Theiss, The Islander"Author Charles Sobczak, a talented and perceptive chronicler of our tropical paradise, has struck literary pat dirt once again. His new book, Alligators, Sharks & Panthers, is a gripping account of the predatory creatures who live on our lands and in our waters and their effort to acclimate to man's ever burgeoning population in wildlife habitats. Sobczak's thorough historical research, compilation of fact, folklore and chilling documentation of actual attacks on humans intrigues and often terrorizes the stunned reader." ... Read more

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A helpful book on alligators and crocodiles
The book Crocodiles and Alligators of the World was very helpful for a research report I did on reptiles.The book listed some interesting facts on crocodiles and alligators.Like how to tell a alligator and crocodile apart is by their nose and length. Overall I found this book to be very helpful. ... Read more

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Learn the many fascinating group names for insects, reptiles and amphibians, birds, and mammals. Also learn the names for many animal homes. Simple layouts include information on the animal's physical characteristics, habitats, and social behavior. What Do You Call A Group Of...? books are great high-interest titles for younger readers, with wonderful photos that will delight everyone. Also included in these 5-volumes are:

• Glossary
• Index
• Resources for further study

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What do you call a group of Alligators?
This is the best of the What do you call a group of (series) by Emma Nathan. With large pictures of each animal, and some facts you might not otherwise know about these animals. My only regret is that each book lists only ten animals. Both I and my unckle are interested in collective nouns. This book lists some we have not found in any other book, such as a leap of lizards, and a pit of vipers.I think you will like it as well as I did. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Chemosphere, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This 3-year study was designed to examine variation in plasma sex steroids, phallus size, and the standard error (S.E.) associated with these endpoints in juvenile alligators collected from 3 sites within the Kissimmee-Everglades drainage (Florida, USA) with varying concentrations of sediment organochlorine contaminants. We hypothesized that decreased plasma sex steroid concentrations and phallus size would be observed in the higher contaminant site when compared to the intermediate and lower contaminant sites. Furthermore, we hypothesized that greater S.E. associated with these endpoints would be observed for the populations from more contaminated sites. We found that differences existed with females from the higher contaminant site exhibiting lower plasma estradiol-17@b (E"2) and testosterone (T) concentrations. Males from the higher contaminant site exhibited smaller phallus sizes than males from the intermediate and lower contaminant sites. Smaller phallus size in this case differed from that reported in Lake Apopka male alligators [Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 116 (1999) 356] in that a significant positive relationship between body size and phallus size existed. No difference among sites was observed in plasma T for males. Lower S.E. was associated with E"2 and T concentrations in females from the higher contaminant site and in phallus size in males from the higher contaminant site. This pattern was opposite to what we had hypothesized. We concluded that variation in plasma E"2 and T concentrations, phallus size, and the S.E. associated with these endpoints exists among the 3 sites with the patterns matching the patterns of organochlorine contamination, although S.E. patterns were opposite to what was predicted. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the efforts by people all around the world to conserve and protect alligators and crocodiles, and how the American alligator was successfully removed from the endangered species list. ... Read more

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This is an up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on CD-ROM about the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) and its habitat - ecology, research reports, everglades, endangered species act, conservation, nonindigenous aquatic species reports, and more. As part of the Nature and Wildlife Guide Series, it contains scientific research data along with public information, images and photographs.The American alligator is a large, semi-aquatic, armored reptile that is related to crocodiles. Their body alone ranges from 6 - 14 feet long. Almost black in color, it has prominent eyes and nostrils with coarse scales over the entire body. It has a large, long head with visible upper teeth along the edge of the jaws. Its front feet have 5 toes, while rear feet have 4 toes that are webbed. lStates/US Territories in which the American alligator is known to occur: Alabama , Arkansas , Florida , Georgia , Louisiana , Mississippi , and North Carolina A member of the crocodile family, the American alligator is a living fossil from the Age of Reptiles, having survived on earth for 200 million years. American alligator populations reached all-time lows in the 1950s, primarily due to market- hunting and habitat loss. However, in 1987, the alligator was pronounced fully recovered, making it one of the first endangered species success stories. Today, alligators are found throughout the Southeast, from the Carolinas to Texas and north to Arkansas. Historically, alligators were depleted from many parts of their range as a result of market-hunting and habitat loss. Forty years ago many people believed this unique reptile would never recover. In 1967, under a law that preceded the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the alligator was listed as endangered, meaning it was considered in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Although the American alligator is secure, some related animals-such as several species of crocodiles and caimans -are still in trouble. For this reason, the Fish and Wildlife Service continues to protect the alligator under the ESA classification as "threatened due to similarity of appearance." The Service thus regulates the harvest of alligators and legal trade in the animals, their skins, and products made from them, as part of efforts to prevent the illegal take and trafficking of endangered "look-alike" reptiles. The story of the American alligator is one of both drastic decline and complete recovery. A story of State and Federal cooperation, it is truly one of the prominent successes of the Nation's endangered species program. ... Read more