Animal

English

ISBN: 0756686776

EAN: 9780756686772

Category: Nature / Animals

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

Release Date: 09/03/2011

Synopsis: The natural world is a dynamic place and our understanding of it is forever growing and changing. Since Animalwas first published in 2001, the African elephant has been reclassified into two species, a cat-sized rat has been discovered in Papua New Guinea, the only plant-eating spider has been found in Central America, a bird-eating fanged frog has been located in Vietnam, and more than 1,250 new species of amphibians have been identified. Fully revised and updated to take into account the latest scientific discoveries and developments, more than fifty new species, and changes to the distribution, population numbers, and conservation status of many animal groups, Animalbrings together the expertise of natural history specialists and outstanding wildlife photographers to illustrate, describe, and explain the incredible range of creatures in the animal kingdom.

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Animal

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.75 inches

Width: 10.25 inches

Length: 12.25 inches

Weight: 111.75 oz

Pages: 672