Alligators: Beneath the Blackwater

by Barbara Sleeper

Color photographs and text examine the world of the American alligator, discussing its life, history, and habitat

127 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 1996

About the author

Barbara Sleeper's career as a science writer has spanned more than thirty years, during which time she traveled to more than 80 countries to observe non-human primates, explore wildlife preserves, and learn first-hand about global conservation issues. She participated in field research projects in the rainforests of Malaysia, Peru, and Brazil studying monogamous primates.

Her more than 300 wildlife and travel articles have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including Audubon, Australian Natural History, Pacific Discovery, Anima, Das Tier, Life, Wildlife Art News, Travel & Leisure, Travel Holiday, and Ranger Rick. For fifteen years, Ms. Sleeper submitted articles as a contributing editor to Animals magazine, a role she also served at AirCal magazine.

Barbara co-founded Adventure Travel magazine and the American Adventures Association with Bob Citron in Seattle, Washington. She also served as president and vice-president of the Seattle Zoological Society.

Ms. Sleeper holds degrees in zoology and psychology from the University of Washington, where she earned her Master's degree studying mother-infant attachment, maternal behavior, and the effects of early infant daycare. Most recently, she was certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.

Barbara is the mother of three wonderful children, Kelly, David, and Josh. She resides in Bothell, Washington.

Reviews

[Anna Karras · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this little gem for research I am doing. This book was well-written, concise, informative, and had lots of great pictures.