Illustrated with outstanding photographs, Dangerous Animals presents
an in-depth look at the natural world's most deadly creatures, from
poisonous spiders and sea snakes to aggressive lions and man-eating
sharks.
The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large carnivores
such as the grizzly bear and great white shark to smaller but equally
deadly predators such as the black widow spider and puff adder. Each
world habitat is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every
region of the planet, from the majestic lion of the African plains and
the polar bear of the Arctic wastes to the Komodo dragon of Southeast
Asia, whose saliva carries poisonous bacteria that can kill a person in
hours. Featuring around 100 species in all, each photographic entry is
supported with a fascinating caption, explaining how the animal manages
to be so deadly. Beautifully presented, this accessible book is a
wonderful introduction to some of the planet's fiercest--or just most
poisonous--creatures.