Wild Animals

Illustrated with more than 250 outstanding photographs taken in their natural habitats, Wild Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural world’s most deadly, endangered–or just plain strange–creatures, from poisonous spiders and towering giraffes to aggressive caimans and man-eating sharks. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large carnivores such as the grizzly bear and great white shark to smaller creatures such as the kiwi, elephant beetle and sea spider. Each of the world’s habitats is covered, with examples carefully drawn from every region of the planet, from the majestic lion of the African plains and the polar bear of the Arctic wastes, to the Komodo dragon of Southeast Asia, whose saliva carries poisonous bacteria that can kill a human in hours. Learn about the Red Howler monkey, the Christmas Tree worm and Long-Footed Potoroo, but also discover new things about more familiar animals such as the Common cuckoo, orca and alligator. Featuring around 175 species, each photographic entry is supported with a fascinating caption full of facts, explaining key nuggets of information about the animal that are informative and fun. Beautifully presented in full colour thoughout, this accessible book is a wonderful introduction to some of the planet’s most fascinating wild creatures.