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AnakondasMythos Anakonda: Um die spektakulren Riesenschlangen ranken sich von jeher Sagen und Legenden das Publikum lauscht mit einer Mischung aus Faszination und Horror. Dr. Lutz Dirksen geht diesem Mythos auf den Grund und bietet neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse rund um die beeindruckenden Reptilien. Er beschreibt in diesem Buch sogar eine vllig neue, der Forschung bislang unbekannte Anakonda Art! Alle Fakten zu Lebensraum und Biologie Gefhrdete

Mythos Anakonda: Um die spektakulären Riesenschlangen ranken sich von jeher Sagen und Legenden - das Publikum lauscht mit einer Mischung aus Faszination und Horror. Dr. Lutz Dirksen geht diesem Mythos auf den Grund und bietet neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse rund um die beeindruckenden Reptilien. Er beschreibt in diesem Buch sogar eine völlig neue, der Forschung bislang unbekannte Anakonda-Art! - Alle Fakten zu Lebensraum und Biologie - Gefährdete Riesen: Der Handel mit den Tieren - Neuste Erkenntnisse zur Systematik - Erstbeschreibung einer bislang unbekannten Anakonda-Art - Die größte Schlange der Welt - was ist dran am Mythos - Haltung und Zucht: So pflegt man Anakondas artgerecht - Faszinierende Farbfotos, entstanden auf abenteuerlichen Expeditionen Die riesigen Anakondas sind gut bekannte Schlangen - sollte man meinen. Aber weit gefehlt! Es ist erstaunlich, welch immense Wissenslücken es bei diesen spektakulären Großreptilien noch gibt. Weder die Frage nach der Maximallänge, noch nach dem genauen Verbreitungsgebiet war bislang befriedigend geklärt. Die Kenntnis der verwandtschaftlichen Verhältnisse zwischen den einzelnen Anakonda-Formen lag sogar ganz im Argen - Art- und Unterartbeschreibungen erwiesen sich als unpräzise, vermeintliche Unterscheidungsmerkmale als unzutreffend. Für den Forscher Lutz Dirksen eine echte Überraschung, als er bei seinen intensiven Literaturrecherchen auf all diese Unstimmigkeiten stieß und feststellen musste, dass noch längst nicht alle Rätsel um die faszinierenden Riesenschlangen gelöst waren. Daraufhin begann er mit weiteren Nachforschungen: Er sichtete und überprüfte die Veröffentlichungen zum Thema, untersuchte das konservierte Material in wissenschaftlichen Sammlungen auf drei Kontinenten, arbeitete mit modernsten Labormethoden zur Aufklärung genetischer Fragen und nicht zuletzt spürte er den Riesenschlangen auf zahlreichen Forschungsreisen in ihren natürlichen Lebensräumen, den Sümpfen Brasiliens, Ecuadors, Boliviens, Paraguays und Argentiniens nach. Dirksens Ergebnisse sind spektakulär und erregten bereits viel Aufsehen. So war er zu Gast bei Günther Jauchs "stern TV" sowie bei verschiedenen anderen Fernsehsendungen, und zwei seiner Expeditionen wurden von Kamera-Teams begleitet. In diesem Buch stellt Dirksen nun alle Erkenntnisse vor, die er seit 1994 akribisch zusammengetragen hat. So bietet er erstmals präzise Verbreitungskarten für alle Länder, in denen die Riesenschlangen vorkommen, und widmet sich ausführlich der Beantwortung der Frage nach der längsten Schlange der Welt. Auch die Systematik der Gattung Eunectes wird ein ganzes Stück klarer: Dirksen bringt nicht nur Ordnung in das bisherige Arten- und Unterartenwirrwarr, sondern es gelang ihm sogar, in den Überschwemmungsgebieten Boliviens eine neue Anakonda-Art zu entdecken, die in diesem Buch erstmals wissenschaftlich beschrieben und benannt wird. Aber auch viele andere Aspekte werden besprochen, von der Fortpflanzungsbiologie über die Terrarienhaltung bis zum Handel und der Gefährdung der Anakondas. Die prachtvolle Ausstattung und das reichhaltige Bildmaterial machen den vorliegenden Band zur unentbehrlichen Lektüre für jeden Schlangenfreund und alle, die dem "Mythos Anakonda" gerne auf den Grund gehen möchten!

EAN: 9783931587437
Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen.
Erscheinungsjahr: 2002
Produktform: Leinen, Gebunden
Titel der Reihe: NTV Wissenschaft##
Autoren: Dirksen, Lutz
Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 192
Abbildungen: Zahlr. Abb., Tab. und Diagramme.
Keyword: Amazonas; Anakonda; Anakondaschlange; Boa; Boaschlange; Eunectes; Herpetologie; Orinoko; Riesenschlange; Tropenschlange; tropische Schlange
Fachschema: Boa (Schlange) - Riesenschlange~Amphibie~Kriechtier~Reptil~Amerika (Erdteil) / Südamerika~Südamerika
Fachkategorie: Reptilien und Amphibien als Haustiere~Tierwelt: Reptilien und Amphibien: Sachbuch, Zoologie: Amphibien und Reptilien (Herpetologie)
Region: Südamerika
Thema: Verstehen, Orientieren
Imprint-Titels: NTV Wissenschaft
Text Sprache: ger
Verlag: NTV Natur und Tier-Verlag, Natur und Tier
Länge: 235 mm
Breite: 176 mm
Höhe: 18 mm
Gewicht: 629 gr
Genre: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
Herkunftsland: UNGARN (HU)
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Reading “Reshuffle” was both intellectually energizing and personally relevant for me. Sangeet Paul Choudary’s work is more than just a business strategy manual, it’s a lucid roadmap for thriving amid constant change. Having spent the past decade steering our teams through multiple waves of technological disruption, I recognized my own journey in Choudary’s stories of platform transformation. His concepts of “connectors” and “combinators” spoke directly to challenges I’ve faced: breaking down silos, fostering creative recombination of ideas, and unlocking new sources of value in our organization. There were moments while reading when I paused, reflected on recent strategy sessions, and realized how much we could benefit from the frameworks outlined here. What truly set “Reshuffle” apart for me was Choudary’s ability to tie cutting-edge AI trends to everyday executive decisions. When he wrote about the collision between legacy content pipelines and new generative workflows, it echoed conversations I’ve had with other executives. “Reshuffle” reminded me that constant evolution isn’t just a necessity, it’s an opportunity to lead with optimism and vision. Choudary’s voice is empathetic, insightful, and refreshingly practical, making the book feel like advice from a trusted colleague as much as a renowned thought leader. In short, “Reshuffle” is a must-read for anyone tasked with steering a tech company through turbulent times. For me, it has become a personal touchstone for navigating and embracing what’s next.
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Most books about AI focus on task automation and productivity gains. Reshuffle does something different: it explains how AI restructures entire systems through three constraints: tasks, coordination, and risk. For someone working in the language services industry, this book was revelatory. It helped me understand why so many conversations about AI and translation feel misdirected. We debate whether AI will replace translators when the real question is: how will AI reshuffle who creates value in language services? Choudary's central insight is that when AI removes old constraints (like scarcity of expertise), value doesn't disappear. It migrates to new coordination and risk management challenges. This applies across all knowledge professions, not just translation. Section 2 on knowledge work is particularly strong. It shows that lawyers, consultants, accountants, and translators are all experiencing the same fundamental transformation. We're not uniquely vulnerable; we're part of a larger reshuffling of how knowledge creates value. If you're trying to position yourself or your organization for what's coming, this book offers the clearest framework I've found. It's not about having better AI tools. It's about understanding where value pools are forming in the new system. Recommended for anyone in knowledge work who wants to move beyond surface-level AI discussions.
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Reshuffle is not another “how to use AI” guide. It’s a powerful, big-picture look at how AI is reshaping the very foundations of the knowledge economy. Sangeet doesn’t just explore tools—he reveals the tectonic shifts in how knowledge is created, distributed, and valued. Most people use AI to improve old systems; this book shows why the winners will be those who understand and adapt to entirely new ones. Using powerful examples from history, like the bar code, container boxes and the Maginot Line, Sangeet creates powerful frames for new ways of thinking. Insightful, clear, and compelling, Reshuffle is essential reading for anyone who wants to lead in the age of AI
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