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So Many Snakes, So Little Time Uncovering the Secret Lives of Australia’s Serpents

By: Rick Shine(Author)
282 pages, 31 colour & 45 b/w photos
Publisher: CRC Press
So Many Snakes, So Little Time
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About this book

Snakes are creatures of mystery, arousing fear in many people but fascination in a few. Recent research has transformed our understanding of the behaviour and ecology of these animals, revealed their important roles in diverse ecosystems, and discovered new and effective ways to conserve their populations and promote coexistence between snakes and people. One of the leading contributors to that scientific revolution has been Prof Rick Shine. Based in Australia, whose snake fauna is diverse and often dangerous, his experiences and anecdotes will inspire a new generation of serpent scientists. Spellbinding stories highlight the challenges, frustrations, and joys of discovery, and give the reader a greater appreciation of these often-slandered slithering reptiles.

Contents

1. Boyhood and Adolescence
2. Serpents in the Sheep Paddock
3. Peering into the Love Lives of Blacksnakes
4. Long-Dead Snakes at the Museum
5. A Plethora of Pythons
6. Between a Rock and a Hard Place
7. Snakes in Need of a Defamation Lawyer
8. Rough Characters in the Billabong
9. Snakes, Rats, and Rainfall
10. Science on the Floodplain
11. Our Evolving Relationship with Serpents

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Biography

Rick Shine has conducted pioneering research on the ecology and conservation of snakes. He has studied many types of snakes in many types of ecosystems and has revolutionized our understanding and appreciation of these mysterious creatures. His work has resulted in more than a thousand scientific publications and has attracted numerous national and international awards.

By: Rick Shine(Author)
282 pages, 31 colour & 45 b/w photos
Publisher: CRC Press
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" [...] a good balance between personal and professional aspects: there is fascinating science, a fair presentation of colleagues (even the not-so-easy-to-tolerate aspects of personalities are presented in good spirit), warmth, wit, and humor, and the photos are informative and good. The first great generation of conservation scientists is about to disappear, and several of them have recently published their autobiographies. Shine's is the best one I have read so far. I risk to declare the appearance of a classic. It is recommended to all scientists and laypersons with an interest in natural history, evolution, ecology, or (Australian) natural history. Read it and enjoy."
– Gabor Lovei, Senior Scientist Emeritus, Professor, Member of Academia Europea, Book Review Editor, Conservation Biology

"The stories of the snakes explored in this book transition effortlessly from descriptions of their natural history to how ground-breaking research generating new ways to think about ecology and evolutionary biology emerged. The book celebrates the importance of big thinking and long-term approaches in research, but it also highlights the critical role that observation, description and a passion for nature play in shaping the world views of ecologists."
– Dieter F. Hochuli, Book Review Editor, Austral Ecology

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