jjares reviewed Snakes: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature (Our Amazing World Series) on + 3539 more book reviews
Snakes, which evolved from reptiles, are as old as dinosaurs. They live everywhere except in Antarctica and north of the Arctic Circle. Snakes have poor eyesight, so they use their tongues to smell. They can feel vibrations through the ground.
Surprisingly, snakes molt (shed their skins) to remove dirt and insects. Another surprise is that snakes with fangs are the only venomous creatures. An interesting aspect of this book is that the author informs readers that most snakes are harmless but have an essential job in the ecosystem. They help farmers by eating rats and other creatures that harm crops. Because of humans' fear of snakes, many are in decline. She cautions readers to think twice before killing a snake.
The message and photos are entertaining. She has fascinating pictures and stories about some of the world's most famous snakes.
Surprisingly, snakes molt (shed their skins) to remove dirt and insects. Another surprise is that snakes with fangs are the only venomous creatures. An interesting aspect of this book is that the author informs readers that most snakes are harmless but have an essential job in the ecosystem. They help farmers by eating rats and other creatures that harm crops. Because of humans' fear of snakes, many are in decline. She cautions readers to think twice before killing a snake.
The message and photos are entertaining. She has fascinating pictures and stories about some of the world's most famous snakes.
