This comprehensive encyclopedia presents a wide ranging survey of four major groups of living things: mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The authoritative text has been written by a team of international experts in the zoological sciences and is carefully constructed to be read and enjoyed by everyone with an interest in natural history. At the beginning of each section there is introductory material detailing the characteristics of the four groups covered.Topics include: -- Classification of species-- Anatomy and behavior-- Habitats and adaptation-- Endangered speciesComplemented by superb, full-color photographs -- taken by the world's leading wildlife photographers -- and specially commissioned paintings, maps, and diagrams, this visually stunning volume gives an up-to-date overview of nature's most enthralling creatures.
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