Review: Crocs, Lizards, Snakes and Turtles!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 18, 2014
From large to small, some of Australia's reptiles, like the crocodiles are not something to be trifled with, so let's take a nature ride from the comfort of our homes to read more about these fascinating creatures.Crocodiles - both the saltwater and freshwater species. Did you know that the saltwater croc can weigh over 2200lbs?! It is known to eat whatever or whoever comes into its territory!Snakes - Carpet, Children's and Green Tree Python. The Green Python likes living in Australia's rainforest. The author informs us that there are actually 14 species of pythons in Australia.Lizards - Australia has over 500 species of lizards. Here we learn about the Blue-Tongue Lizard, the Blue-Tailed Skink, the Shingleback Lizard AKA the Bobtail Lizard, the Eastern Water Dragon which has very powerful limbs to climb with and the Leaf-Tailed Gecko which is great at camouflage. Did you know that the Leaf-Tailed Gecko uses its long tongue to keep its eyes clean?! Bet you can't do that with your tongue!Turtles - Loggerhead (critically endangered) and Eastern long -necked turtleIncludes 12 Fun Reptile Facts in the back.Another amazing book from author, Leanne Annett! Great for kids of all ages. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from our house to yours!