{"product_id":"9781775845744","title":"Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa","description":"Among the world’s most fascinating living fossils, scorpions have been around for some\r\n420 million years. South Africa is home to an astonishing variety, with 108 species in three\r\nfamilies occurring in most of the region’s biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos,\r\nsavanna and forest. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens.\r\nField Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the fi rst comprehensive guide to describe and\r\nillustrate all known species in the country. e clear, detailed species accounts cover\r\nappearance, habitat and behaviour, and discuss the variation within species according to\r\nregion. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional\r\nphotographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail and vivid colours ,\r\nbring to life the intricate patterning and colours of different species. Both males and\r\nfemales are presented, as well as a variety of colour forms, facilitating accurate\r\nidentification in the fi eld.\r\ne introduction discusses scorpion classification, anatomy, biology, behaviour and habitat,\r\nas well as venomosity and the treatment of stings. Tips on how and where to find scorpions\r\nand how to contribute to their conservation as a citizen scientist are also included.\r\nAn invaluable tool for students, researchers, academics, hikers and anyone with an\r\ninterest in South Africa’s rich and fascinating fauna","brand":"Ian Engelbrecht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46189412024638,"sku":"9781775845744","price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/products\/9781775845744_f5e32c4b-aeb8-4845-ab89-956c150d560f.jpg?v=1707618594","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781775845744","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}