Australia has many unique and fascinating creatures, and this book covers them all. Inside you'll find all the animals that have built Australia's reputation as one of the wildest places on earth to visit, such as crocodiles, sharks, snakes, spiders and jellyfish. You'll also find some creatures you wouldn't expect, such as bees, koalas and emus. "Australia's Dangerous Creatures For Dummies" provides an intimate portrait of each creature, showing readers in detail how to identify them and avoid them in the wild. Also provided are 55 photos, including 16 in full colour, and 70 diagrams, to aid readers with identification, and first aid tips and instructions on what to do in an emergency. Throughout the book, the authors also reinforce the need to respect Australian wildlife, and highlight that humans are the most dangerous creatures of all.

Covers: crocodiles, snakes, scorpions and leeches dingoes, water buffalos and ferocious ferals birds such as kookaburras, eagles, emus and cassowarry Australian icons such as koalas, kangaroos and possums dangers at the beach, such as jellyfish, octopuses, sting rays, sharks and fish urban dwellers such as spiders, bees, wasps and caterpillars.

Also included are the authors' list of Australia's ten deadliest creatures (some of the inclusions may surprise you!) and ten ways to stay safe. First aid techniques and a first aid fastfinder are included as appendices.