Get to know Australia's fiercest, most dangerous and most amazing wildlife.

Includes first aid tips and what to do in an emergency!

Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under - including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jelly fish. With a detailed description of each creature, its habitat and its typical behaviour, the authors also give you tips on observing them safely - and what to do if you can't!

Discover how to:

• Survive in crocodile country
• Avoid a snake bite
• Identify deadly sea creatures
• Spot spiders around the home
• Treat bits, stings and other injuries
• Observe creatures safely in the wild

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Acquainted with Australia's Creatures.

Chapter 1. Revealing the Dangers of Australian Wildlife.

Chapter 2. Venturing Out.

Chapter 3. Preparing for What Nature Serves Up.

Part II: Exploring the Great Southern Land.

Chapter 4. Crocodile Country.

Chapter 5. Snakes: Legless and Lethal.

Chapter 6. Don't Let Size Fool You.

Chapter 7. Four-Legged Friend or Foe?

Chapter 8. Watch the Birdie.

Chapter 9. Australia's Living Icons.

Part III: Bays and Beaches.

Chapter 10. A Day at the Beach.

Chapter 11. Rock Pools, Reefs and Wrecks.

Chapter 12. Dangerous Creatures of the Deep.

Part IV: Urban Living.

Chapter 13. Along Came a Spider.

Chapter 14. Out and About.

Chapter 15. Unwelcome Gatecrashers.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16. Australia's Ten Deadliest Creatures.

Chapter 17. Ten Ways to Stay Safe.

Chapter 18. Ten Safe Places to See Australian Wildlife.

Part VI: The Appendixes.

Appendix A: First Aid Techniques.

Appendix B: First Aid Fast Finder.

Index.

Graeme Lofts is a professional writer with a host of successful science textbooks under his belt.

Peg Gill is a biology lecturer and tutor who loves native plants and animals.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Distributor: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 04-18-2008
Pages: 346
Measurements: 217.5mm X 140.5mm X 27.5mm X 16.23oz