Cannibal Animals: Animals That Eat Their Own Kind (Watts Library: Animals) (Paperback)

by Anthony D. Fredericks (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Grade 3-5-Two books that present information on specialized survival behaviors. As its title implies, Animal Sharpshooters looks at creatures that throw something to catch prey or to defend themselves. Projectiles may be spit, venom, gas, blood, or even tools such as the silk threads that the bolas spider uses like a lasso to snare its victims. A fascinating selection of sea and land creatures and their unusual ways to insure survival are covered. The second book explains why some animals resort to eating their own species and gives specific examples among reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals (including humans). Numerous good-quality, full-color photographs-some appropriately gory-round out these well-organized titles. Anita Ganeri's Prickly and Poisonous (Reader's Digest, 1995; o.p.) and Phyllis J. Perry's Armor to Venom (Watts, 1997) are additional colorful sources about some of these same creatures.
Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Describes the reasons for and instances of cannibalistic behavior in a variety of animals, including guppies, black widow spiders, sharks, gerbils, and brown bears. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531164209
• ISBN-13: 978-0531164204
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
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