[PDF] The Illustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia eBook

Author : Charlotte Uhlenbroek
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 9781405374279

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A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in the wild Internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, brings the animal kingdom to vivid life in the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured as well as explanations on how the animal kingdom is organised and how animals' bodies function. Plus, critical conservation issues are also explored. From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the ten-year courtship of the manakin, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life lays bare the animal kingdom in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.

Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,51 MB
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781780191089

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Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of the animal kingdom, this text examines a range of animal characteristics, including anatomy, survival instinct and reproduction.

Author : Philip Whitfield
Publisher : Macmillan Publishing Company
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780026276801

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Catalogs thousands of animal species, with information on conservation status, common and scientific names, habitat, behavior, and physiology

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Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,4 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781842158500

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A stunningly illustrated natural history book that investigates the special characteristics that allow animals to live and survive in the wild.

Author : Tim Harris
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0785836462

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Discover the lifestyles, habitats, and behaviors of the animal kingdom as you’ve never seen them before with The Encyclopedia of Animals. Each page of this comprehensive guide is packed with amazingly detailed artworks and full-color photographs. From the flying squirrel to the yellow-bellied sapsucker, and from the fire ant to the sun bear, animals are seen in all their splendid variety in this fascinating visual guide. Divided by class and family, the sections in this book clarify the distinguishing traits of the animals, which are depicted in colorful scientific drawings; captions provide additional information. User-friendly and with the sections marked by color tabs for quick consultation, this book could serve as a field guide or a desk reference. Shown in all their glory, here are the gulper eel, the blue wildebeest, the giant African bullfrog, the Sumatran Orangutan, the Chilean flamingo, and the tiny but terrifying anglerfish. Many of the book's images show the animals in their natural environment and behaving as they would in the wild. An orangutan is shown swinging from a branch, a bird-of-paradise is illustrated during a courtship display, and hyenas are depicted in pursuit of zebra prey. Map icons illustrate the animal’s distribution around the world, while key fact boxes highlight features of the animal’s anatomy, diet, and genus. Learn more about your favorite species, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, with expert information and up-to-date population statistics throughout. User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages.

Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1526363054

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Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world of ugly animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and and so-called 'ugly' species. It's time to see ugliness in a whole new light! With more than sixty animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, discovering why these animals developed such extraordinary features and learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, blobfish and many more. This gorgeous book is illustrated in exquisite detail by debut artist, Sami Bayly.

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 30,70 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0520244060

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This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.

Author : Michael Bright
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Predatory animals
ISBN : 9781842155226

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Here in one volume, the reader can follow critical moments in a predator's life, including their specialist skills, hunting tactics, family lives, territories, and prey.

Author : Philip Whitfield
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,19 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780785819585

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A Visual Who's Who of the World's Creatures by Dr. Philip Whitfield, General Consultation An unparalled guide to the animal kingdom, with full color illustrations of nearly 2000 animals: Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Birds, and Amphibians.