Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide

'Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide,' the leading photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom, has been revised with new species, images and the latest scientific knowledge on all things animal. The coffee-table book 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.

The "Animal" encyclopedia not only explains the biology of animals in beautiful visual detail, but also includes a chapter with portraits of the different types of environments in which animals live. Each species comes with a description, photo, distribution map and statistics, including conservation status.

For anyone who wants a reliable and engaging reference book where you can find answers to everything - from why zebras are striped to how the sun bear got its name - this awe-inspiring animal book is your guide of choice! Step into the pages of this amazing animal book - A visual catalog of descriptions of more than 2,000 species, with distribution maps and stunning photographs.

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 more than 70 zoologists and wildlife researchers from around the world.-The introductory chapter describes the biology of animals in beautiful visual detail.-The chapter on habitats provides visual portraits of their habitats. A must-have book for animal lovers of all ages, whether you are a regular viewer of wildlife documentaries, or an avid visitor to zoos and safari parks, Animal has something for everyone to discover and appreciate, and is sure to delight!

Specifications
Title: Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Size: 244 x 289 x 42 mm
Size: 632 pages
Weight: 2726 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241569573

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