Series: Australian Geographic Australia’s Most

Whether biting, stinging or slashing, Australia has some of the most dangerous animals in the world. Get a closer look at our most venomous snakes and spiders, watch out for our poisonous creepy-crawlies and beware of the sharks swimming beneath the surface. Discover how to survive an encounter with these animals as you discover how poisons and venoms work and how stings and bites are treated. Packed full of...

From the zebra shark to the wobbegong shark and the great white to the hammer head, delve into the depths and discover the toothy grins and pointy fins of Australia's most dangerous sharks. Packed full of detailed illustrations and beautiful images, interesting fact files and information about what sharks eat, where they live, what their eggs look like and much more! Discover what...

From the gwardar to the python, and from sea snakes to the red-bellied black snake, slither through the stories of Australia's most dangerous snakes. Packed full of detailed illustrations, beautiful images from Australian Geographic, interesting fact files and information about what snakes eat, where they live, how they see and hear, what their eggs look like and much more! Explore...

From big, hairy spiders and intricate, delicate spiders to pointy fangs and sticky webs ― welcome to the world of Australia's creepy-crawly spiders! With fast facts, full-colour illustrations and images from Australian Geographic, this book has everything you need to know about spiders, such as how different spiders use their webs, how and what they eat, how they see, which...

Dive into the lives of the country’s most dangerous animals, from venomous snakes and deadly spiders to powerful sharks and saltwater crocodiles. This engaging book reveals where these creatures live, how they behave, and what to do in case of an encounter. Packed with facts, safety tips and striking imagery, it’s a gripping guide to Australia’s top predators. Full of detailed...

The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia’s animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival. What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which sea creature has a tongue that weighs as much as an elephant? What insect carries a bomb in its rear end? Enter the world...

A fascinating look at some of the country’s strangest and most extraordinary creatures. From air-breathing fish to frogs that carry their young in pouches, this book reveals the unusual adaptations, colours and behaviours that make these animals truly unique. With detailed illustrations, striking photographs and curious facts, it’s a brilliant introduction to the weirder side of Australian wildlife. Features bizarre...