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OverviewAn ancient animal whose ancestors have roamed the earth since the time of the dinosaurs, the crocodile has survived continental drift, ice ages and the loss of once-prolific species. Today, the Australian saltie, the Chinese alligator, the Indian gharial and the black caiman are just some of the twenty-three species of crocodilian descendants found across the world. Human interaction with these dangerous yet intriguing animals has been reflected in myths and legends dating back to earliest recorded history. Feared or revered, crocodilians have always fascinated. Sadly, many breeds of this seemingly indestructible species are now facing extinction because of human activity, intrusion into their habitats and retaliation for the threat they pose to humans. This is the fascinating and extraordinary story of the crocodile, one of evolution's greatest survivors. Lynne Kelly has been teaching science, mathematics and gifted education for over 30 years. She holds a degree in engineering, education and computing, and is the author of numerous books and online courses for education, a novel and a popular science title, The Skeptic's Guide to the Paranormal. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lynne KellyPublisher: Allen & Unwin Imprint: Allen & Unwin Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 19.50cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781741144987ISBN 10: 1741144981 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 01 December 2006 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsSuperbly readable and exceptionally well-researched. -- Choice Equivalent to a thorough nature documentary. . . . Readers will come away knowing quite a bit about the crocodile. -- Library Journal Superbly readable and exceptionally well-researched. -- Choice Author InformationLynne Kelly is the author of The Skeptic's Guide to the Paranormal, and has been teaching science, mathematics and computing for over 30 years. She holds degrees in engineering, education and computing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |