| ISBN |
9781922388629 (paperback) |
| Dewey |
591.65 |
| Author |
Aitken, Kelvin author, photographer (expression) |
| Title |
Australia's most dangerous : creatures on land and at sea : identification and first aid / species text by Kelvin Aitken, Ian Connellan, Peter Fenner, Steve K. Wilson and Paul Zborowski ; additional text by Ian Connellan ; first aid information courtesy of St John Ambulance Australia and the Australian Red Cross. |
| Published |
Redfern, NSW : Australian Geographic, 2021. |
| Physical description |
196 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| General note |
"Includes first aid. + identification guide" -- Cover. |
| "First-edition text by Carl Edmonds, Julian White and Paul Zborowski". |
| Includes indexes. |
| Contents note |
Venomous snakes -- Spiders and oteher arachnids -- Insects -- Mammals -- Sharks -- Crocodiles -- Jellyfish & their kin -- Venomous fishes -- Dangerous marine animals. |
| Summary |
Packed full of interesting and useful facts, this handy reference will help you to appreciate and avoid these often unfairly maligned animals. Each chapter, written by a recognised expert, describes aspects of the animals habits and where and in what circumstances you are likely to encounter them. Identification is made easy through clear distribution maps, colour photos and other useful aids. And in the unlikely event that you have an unpleasant encounter with one of these creatures, the comprehensive first-aid and medical-treatment section will be invaluable. Whether you live in the city or the bush, this book is a must - you never know when you'll cross paths with one of Australias most dangerous inhabitants. |
| Subject |
Dangerous animals -- Australia |
| First aid in illness and injury -- Australia |
| Dangerous reptiles -- Australia |
| Poisonous spiders -- Australia |
| Dangerous marine animals -- Australia |
| Poisonous snakes -- Australia |
| Additional author |
Connellan, Ian author. |
| Fenner, Peter J. author. |
| Wilson, Steve K. author. |
| Zborowski, Paul author. |
| St. John Ambulance Australia |
| Australian Red Cross Society |
