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Bezig met laden... Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystemdoor Kate Messner
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is one of those books I found absolutely fascinating to read and would never in a million years want to experience myself. Not because of the snakes (I like snakes) or the dissection parts (I'm not particularly squeamish) but because the thought of being out in a humid swamp with tons of mosquitos is my idea of hell, surpassed only by the addition of large numbers of people. This is why, among other reasons, I no longer live in the south! However, despite the drawbacks of field research, Messner's enthusiasm for learning about these beautiful but destructive creatures shines through. She accompanies and interviews scientists, interns, and wildlife experts as they try to manage the rapidly growing population of Burmese pythons that are devastating Florida's fragile ecosystem. Readers will learn about pythons and other invasive species, methods of containment and eradication, the current state of python invasion in Florida (not good) and how scientists are learning more about the snakes so they can try to better protect native wildlife. There's plenty of back matter, further information, and individual interviews with scientists, including how they got involved in this project. Verdict: Fluent readers and science lovers will be fascinated by this story. There are copious photographs and smaller bites of information to break up the narrative and a variety of perspectives are shown. Recommended. ISBN: 9781541557062; Published March 2020 by Millbrook; Purchased for the library geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia, so when one showed up dead along the side of a Florida highway in 1979, scientists wondered where it came from. No one knew the snakes had launched a full-scale invasion. Pet pythons that escaped or were released by their owners started breeding in the wild, and these enormous predators began eating every animal in their path. Today a group of scientists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking Burmese pythons to find ways to stop their spread. Page Plus links lead to video clips and photos of the scientists working in the field. Delve into the science of pythons and their role as invasive predators. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)597.96Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Cold-blooded vertebrates, fishes Reptilia ; Reptiles SnakesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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This book would be great supplemental reading for a science class or just for a fun, interactive reading experience. It is written for children, but as an adult I still enjoyed reading about the snakes, the problems they cause and what is being done to solve the problem.
Great book! Very enjoyable interactive reading experience!
**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Lerner Publishing. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.** ( )