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Crocodiles and Alligators of the World (Paperback)

by David Alderton (Author), Bruce Tanner (Illustrator)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; New edition edition (12 Nov 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0713723823
ISBN-13: 978-0713723823
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 950,462 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Covers all the crocodile families - the caimans, alligators and crocodiles - from all regions of the globe. The author explains their zoology, life-style, breeding and habits. In addition, the question of conservation is tackled.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Consice and Comprehensive, 14 Feb 2008

By	Wildlife Bookworm "WB" - See all my reviews

It is important to understand that as it was written in 1992 information relating to population numbers and conservation efforts, is slightly and perhaps the statistics should have been updated in subsequent editions.

The book features all aspects of crocodilian study, beginning with their history and evolution, progressing on to their anatomy, physiology and lifestyle, and closing with substantial chapters giving in-depth descriptions on each of the 23 recognised species of crocodilian alive today.

The book is packed with information and is broken down into chapters and sub-chapters to allow for easy location of a particular subject of interest. One of the best things about this is the inclusion of records and anecdotes, such as an encounter between a 19ft boa constrictor and a 6ft alligator! These make for fascinating reading and add extra colour.

By and large the photography is poor and gives the impression that the book was written in the 70s rather than the 90s. Many are in black and white and of poor quality, while the rest simply picture a crocodilian and have little relevance to the caption. The photos were taken specifically for this book so it is strange that so little effort was put into the aesthetic appeal. Later editions (1998, 2004) should certainly have included more recent material.

However this can be forgiven because the main purpose of the book is to inform rather than impress, and the text tells you all you need to know in a clear and concise way. You may need to concentrate in parts but it is well worthwhile and you will end the book far more knowledgeable than when you started. A great read.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Informative, but disappointing, 2 Oct 2009

By	Andrew Hodgson (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crocodiles and Alligators of the World (Of the World) (Hardcover)

I would agree with the excellent review above. There is a wealth of information on all aspects of crocodilian natural history. The biggest disappointment for me was the lack of photos. Many species are not illustrated at all, and the few colour photos are very very poor by modern standards. I was particularly disappointed that many of them were of captive, concrete-housed animals, rather than photos taken in their wild habitats.

I was hoping for a good species-by-species account of the crocodilians, and while the text gives that, and much more, the overall layout of the book is very dry. I will be looking for a better book in future.

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