From the journey of the Arctic tern to the relationship between tigers and man, this book is packed with in-depth profiles of some of the world's most amazing animals. Learn about the make-up of the animal kingdom and understand the incredible adaptability of land, air and sea-dwelling creatures through beautiful illustrations and wildlife photography. Including animals from all walks of life, this newly revised edition of Book of the Animal Kingdom is perfect for all animal lovers. Land animals - Get a closer look at Earth's land-roaming creatures, from lions to meerkats Amphibians & Reptiles - Learn about some of the world's deadliest and most exotic species Sea creatures - Breach the depths of the world's oceans to follow the lives of sea-dwelling beasts Birds & Insects - Grasp the diversity of the animal kingdom with these creatures and critters
Welcome to World of Animals BOOK OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM • OUR FAMILY TREE IS A LOT STRANGER THAN YOU MIGHT FIRST THINK
Mammals • Earth is home to some incredible land-roaming mammals. Discover how they survive, thrive, raise their young and interact with humans
MOTHER’S PRIDE • Bearing the cubs and running the family, lionesses are some of the toughest and most caring parents in the animal kingdom
Life’s not easy for a cub • Living in the savannah brings with it a host of dangers
The only primate to use echolocation for prey, the ayeaye is more than a tad unique • This freaky-looking Madagascan native uses the clever technique of echolocation to pinpoint its favourite meal, wood-burrowing insect grubs, before extracting them with a specialised tool…
OTTERS OF THE WORLD • Meet the playful and charismatic mammals that hold hands when they fall asleep, have unrivalled parenting skills, mythical abilities and a talent for catching crabs
Protecting otters
CLASH OF THE TITANS • Known for its proud and mighty highland stance, the stag is an impressive fighter with a crown of regal velvet
Equipped to win the fight • Five fascinating facts you never knew about stags
The monkey that feels empathy CAPUCHIN • Capuchin monkeys aren’t just out for themselves – this is the monkey that fights for its rights, works as a team and, amazingly, understands the concept of justice
How a capuchin’s brain works • Different regions of the brain are responsible for various behaviours. So when a capuchin sees injustice, how does the brain react?
Naked mole rat • This furless rodent is native to the scorching lands of east Africa and is one of only two mammals to live in multi-generational colonies. Despite consuming little food and water, it survives for decades
A year in the life of a... Grizzly bear • Grizzly bears spend most of their time alone, except when feasting on salmon and mating
CATS FROM TIGERS TO TABBIES • Whether they’re prowling through the jungle or chasing flies around your living room, this diverse family of feline hunters has gradually conquered the planet
SAVING THE ICONIC RHINO • Discover the crucial action underway to rescue an animal whose evolutionary journey began over 50 million years before humans even walked the Earth
Evading extinction • Many still hope for the future of the critically endangered northern white rhino, and emerging technology may be the answer
Save Rhinos Now • Ten per cent of World of Animals’ profits help fight poaching, so here’s how you can get involved with the Save Rhinos Now campaign
SURVIVAL SECRETS OF A MEERKAT MOB • Taking care of their own, each member of the mob plays a vital role in the survival of the entire group
Proboscis monkey • Native to the third largest island in the world – Borneo – this monkey has to rank among the top...