From the extremes of the polar regions to the homely woodland with which we are all familiar, The Encycolpedia of World pressents some of the world's best-know and best-loved creatures as well as some of the most unusual. From the big game animals of Africa to the brilliantly coloured fish of the coural reefs, all formas of animal life are included with these pages.
Full identification data are provided and the lively text provides fascinating information about the unique habitats, life cycles and behaviour of the great variety of creatures featured in this book, Many of the species discussed are threatened with extinction as the environments on which they depend are destroyed through human exoloitation.
Meticulously researched and illustrated with breathtaking colour photographs, this is an aborbing introduction to the marvels of aminal, bird and insect life on our planet and the issues affecting their survival. The Encyclopedia of World Wildlife will inform and entertai readers of all ages.
- Introduction
- Mammals
- Birds
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Fish, Crustaceans and other Aquatic Life
- Invertebrates
- Picture Acknowledgements
Index