Australia's Dangerous Creatures for Dummies

Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies

With Peg Gill

First published 2008

Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies provides a fascinating portrait of unique and deadly animals down-under -- including crocodiles, snakes, sharks, spiders and jellyfish. 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 bites, stings and other injuries
• Observe creatures safely in the wild

Some safe places to see Australian wildlife

New South Wales Australian Reptile Park, Gosford Taronga Zoo, Sydney Australian Museum, Sydney Northern Territory Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs Queensland Australia Zoo, Sunshine Coast ReefHQ, Townsville Sea World, Gold Coast Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas

South Australia Adelaide Zoo, South Australia Tasmania Zoodoo Wildlife Park, Richmond Victoria Healesville Sanctuary Melbourne Zoo Western Australia The Aquarium of Western Australia, Perth Perth Zoo