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Autore |
Markwell Kevin |
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Titolo |
Snake Bitten : Eric Worrell and the Australian Reptile Park / / Kevin Markwell and Nancy Cushing |
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Sydney, Australia : , : UNSW Press, , [2010] |
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©2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-74224-545-5 |
1-74224-543-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (258 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Herpetologists - Australia |
Reptiles - Australia |
Electronic books. |
Australian Reptile Park (Gosford, N.S.W.) |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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pt. 1. The early years -- pt. 2. Wyoming -- pt. 3. Somersby. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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<P style=""MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"" class=MsoNormal>Based on extensive interviews with park staff and supporters, this intriguing biography traces the life of Eric Worrell, the original reptile man and naturalist who established the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales. Depicting Worrell's larger-than-life personality and his pioneer work with snake anti-venins, this inspiring story shows how the herpetologist began his career in wildlife tourism, conservation, education, and research. Containing detailed accounts of the collection of various reptiles kept at the iconic tourist attraction, |
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