Eyewitness Reptiles are descended from the fish that crawled out of the sea to walk on land millions of years ago. Crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and lizards have all evolved in different ways, adapting to a multitude of habitats from tropical swamps to scorching deserts.From turtles to tutaras, crocodiles to chameleons, and frogs to flying snakes, stunning close-up photographs show the curious habits and amazing beauty of many extraordinary reptiles. See how an anole lizard frightens its enemies by displaying its bring red beard. Watch a baby rat snake hatching from its egg, and see a boa-constrictor swallowing its prey whole. Mating, egg laying, feeding, and defence, all these topics and more brought vividly to life in Reptile.Produced in association with The Natural History Museum, Reptile is a compelling and informative visual guide to the lives and habits of this fascinating and varied group of animals.- Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating world or reptiles- Stunning real-life photographs of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles offer a unique "eyewitness" view of some of the world"s most curious living creatures, their intriguing characteristics and unusual behaviour- See a snake eating a rat; a lizard in mating display; a crocodile"s larder; a baby snake hatching from its egg; a turtle defending itself- Learn how crocodiles look after their young; how snakes measures the size of their prey; how lizards store fat in their tails; how chameleons swivel their eyes- Discover how independent baby reptiles are from birth; how snakes are charmed; how geckos walk upside down; how crocodiles swallow stones so they sink under water; how a snakes is milked of its venom