How the Snake Lost its Legs

Discover the captivating world of animal biology in How the Snake Lost its Legs by Lewis I. Held, Jr. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, this hardback edition spans 306 pages of intriguing insights. Drawing inspiration from Kipling's beloved 'Just So Stories', Held explores the latest findings in evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) to unravel the mysteries behind remarkable animal traits such as tiger stripes and camel humps. With a unique and engaging narrative style, this book is designed to enlighten and entertain, making complex scientific concepts accessible to students and researchers alike. Join Lewis I. Held, Jr. on this fascinating journey into the evolution of some of nature's most extraordinary features and deepen your understanding of the animal kingdom.