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Predators specialize in different strategies of killing techniques. From silent, unseen ambush assassins to immense power, stealth, and camouflage, these creatures are at the top of their game. Equipped with super-senses, ingenious strategies, lightning-fast reactions, and incredible physiological adaptations that have been perfected over millennia, their prey doesn't stand a chance.
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The alienlike jaws of a moray eel and the remarkably fast strike speed of a puff adder are just two of the deadly weapons featured in Africa's Deadliest: Lethal Weapons. During mating season, male elephants duke it out with their massive tusks that grow to ten feet long. A moray eel uses a second set of jaws in the back of its throat to snatch prey. The octopus camouflages itself until a hapless victim wanders too close.
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Alone they may be weak, but with strength in numbers, some African creatures are deadly. Wild dogs the size of household pets conquer prey more than ten times their size, and the tiny mongoose's tight family unit keeps it out of trouble. Buffalo travel in herds up to 1,000 strong, and when threatened, they attack in force. During the annual Sardine Run, a super-pod of common dolphins up to 5,000 rely on their military precision to outmaneuver sharks...
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Almost invisible, the African boomslang lies in deadly wait. When it strikes, it easily kills. That's because few snakes are as venomous as this silent killer. Part of the series “Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes”, “African Boomslang: Africa's Most Venomous Snake” offers more than just an introduction to this deadly but beautiful reptile. It's also packed with full-color photos and information on how this snake lives and kills.
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The black mamba is a terrifying snake. It's huge, fast, and loaded with deadly venom. Every year, thousands of people die from mamba bites. Yet it is also misunderstood, a predator that would rather flee than fight. You can learn all about this incredible reptile in Black Mamba: Africa's Longest Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled with photos and information on how this snake lives and...
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The Cape cobra lives in a fairly small part of Africa but it is a huge problem. That's because it isn't afraid of people and can be found in some of South Africa's largest cities. With enough venom to kill an adult many times over, it's easily Africa's Most Dangerous Snake. Learn all about this beautiful killer in this title from the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes. Loaded with pictures and information, this book will tell you all...
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With a head as big as an adult's fist and a body almost as thick as your leg, the Gaboon viper is a massive snake. It doesn't like to move and can lie patiently for hours. When it strikes, its head shoots out at 200 mph. Its huge fangs can release enough venom to kill an elephant. Learn all about this deadly snake in “Gaboon Viper: Africa's Largest Viper Snake”-just one of the titles in the series “Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes”....
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The Puff adder doesn't like to move. That doesn't mean it isn't dangerous. It can strike in the blink of an eye. Its venom is fast acting and its fangs will cut through leather. Learn all about this deadly snake in Puff Adder: Africa's Extremely Venomous Snake. Just one of the many titles in the series Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes. This book is loaded with color photos and will show you how the Puff adder finds food and how it kills....
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Big snakes look dangerous. Others like the saw-scaled viper come in smaller packages. It's a tiny snake but it kills more people in the Middle East than any other. It's also a very skilled hunter. Waiting for its prey to pass by, it lashes out in less than a second. In Saw-Scaled Viper: Africa's Deadly Snake, you will learn all about this lethal killer. Filled with easy-to-follow information and vivid photos, this title is part of the series Lethal...
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