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"Animal World: Venomous Snakes" is a reliable and fascinating natural history and encyclopedic book intended for all lovers of nature, zoology and herpetology. This edition offers a detailed, scientifically based, and at the same time extremely accessible insight into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of the most famous reptiles on our planet, shrouded in prejudice. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the biology, anatomy and ecology of venomous snakes. The content takes the reader from evolutionary adaptations — such as the structure of fangs, sensory organs for heat detection and the way they move — to the complex composition and action of different types of venom (neurotoxins, hemotoxins and cytotoxins). With textbook and encyclopedic precision, the book presents the world's most famous species: from the king cobra, black mamba and various types of vipers and rattlesnakes, to indigenous European and regional venomous snakes such as the viper and the red viper. Special emphasis is placed on their behavior in nature, defense mechanisms, hunting methods, and the key role they play in maintaining the natural balance and controlling the rodent population. Equipped with superb color photographs, distribution maps, and practical advice on behavior in nature and first aid for bites, the book "Animal World: Venomous Snakes" is an extremely informative and visually impressive manual that dispels myths and encourages respect and protection of these fascinating animals.