Scorpions of South Africa - Softcover

Leeming, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1775846520 ISBN 13: 9781775846529

Verlag: Struik Nature, 2019

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Reseña del editor

Scorpions, often misunderstood and persecuted, have captured the imagination of humans from early times, but only recently have we begun to understand their complex behaviour and biology. Some 60 southern African species are discussed here, including those most likely to be encountered. The book examines their anatomy and behaviour, survival strategies in harsh conditions, their use of venom and their successful existence over millions of years. Clear images and distribution maps further inform about southern Africa’s rich scorpion fauna, indicating where to look for them and how best to handle them.

Biografía del autor

Jonathan Leeming was born in the village of Ravenshead, England, and was encouraged by his parents from an early age to love and respect the natural world. After immigrating to South Africa in 1984, he joined the Spider Club of Southern Africa and the African Arachnological Society. Southern African scorpions have since been his passion and absorbing interest. He has given many public lectures and led field trips and has acted as a consultant on film documentaries and TV programs and for various publications.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Struik Nature
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1775846520
• ISBN 13: 9781775846529
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 104