Get up close with all kinds of animals - some you might already know, others you almost certainly won't. Discover how to identify giraffes by their patterns, what makes rattlesnakes rattle, where Surinam toads keep their eggs and why octopuses collect coconut shells. Diagrams unpick how newts breathe underwater and what goes on inside leafcutter ant nests, while a quiz about beak shapes reveals which bird eats what. The details in the wildlife photos are so incredible, you'll feel as if you could stroke the feathers on an eagle owl and count the hairs on an orangutan's chin.- Over 100 photos, with detailed close-ups.- Unusual animals revealed with cutaway diagrams and life-size illustrations.- Astonishing facts, from the weird to the revolting.- Expert-verified information.- Picture quizzes for the whole family to enjoy.- Ideal for wildlife fans aged 7+.
