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Animal

£40.00

Written by 70 natural history specialists, this book features wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world’s most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates. Each animal species comes with a description, photo, distribution map, and statistics, including its conservation status. But it is not just a catalogue, the book also explains animal biology in visual detail and contains a chapter of portraits of the different types of environment that animals inhabit.

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Description

This landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal!

DK’s Animal features stunning wildlife photography of more than 2,000 of the world’s most important wild mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates, written by 70 natural history specialists. Each animal species comes with a description, photo, distribution map, and statistics, including its conservation status.

Whilst also explaining animal biology in beautiful visual detail, Animal contains a chapter of portraits of the different types of environment that animals inhabit. For anyone who wants a reliable and enthralling reference, in which you can find the answers to everything – from why zebras are striped to how the sunbear got its name – this awe-inspiring animal book is your go-to guide!

Step inside the pages of this amazing animal encyclopedia:

– A visual catalogue containing descriptions of over 2,000 animal species, with distribution maps and striking photos.
– Each catalogue is organised into taxa (the groups of related species that scientists use to classify animals). Each taxon has an introduction explaining which animals belong to the group and what they have in common.
– Researched, written, and authenticated by a team of over 70 zoologists and naturalists from around the globe.
– Introductory chapter describes animal biology in beautiful visual detail.
– Habitats chapter provides visual portraits of the different types of environment that animals inhabit.

A must-have volume for animal lovers of all ages, whether you’re a habitual viewer of wildlife documentaries, or an enthusiastic visitor of zoos and safari parks, Animal has something for everyone to explore and love, and is sure to delight!

Additional information

Weight 2.724 kg
Dimensions 28.8 × 24.1 × 4 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

632

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

590 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K