A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in their own environment.
Internationally renowned zoologist and presenter of Foxtel's Animal Planet, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, leads a compelling study that brings the animal kingdom to vivid life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death.
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured. How the animal kingdom is organized, and how animals' bodies function are all explained, while outstanding action sequences bring key behavioural traits to life and critical conservation issues are also considered.
From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the 10-year courtship of the manikin, this is the animal kingdom laid bare in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.
Animal Life
A brilliantly illustrated book on animal life by Charlotte Uhlenbroek. One of the most comprehensive book I've seen on wildlife behaviour. In over 500 pages, just about every aspect of animal life is covered, with the 3 main sections ( Animal Kingdom, Animal Anatomy and Animal Behaviour ) subdivided into well managed chapters that cover the most amazing facts about the animal world. A must for any-one interested in the natural world. Hundreds of beautiful photographs help bring this world to life!
Sue, 15/12/2008
