The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals.
Completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific information and conservation data A gallery of more than 2, 000 illustrations Authoritative text contributed by a team of international specialists Lavish color photographs from leading wildlife photographers Distribution maps for all animal groups Detailed e.
With its expansive scope, richly detailed information, and inviting design, this will be the ideal reference for a broad range of uses.
Feature pages explore topics of particular interest and provide insights into animal behavior.
Each section is color coded for easy identification of animal groups.
Elegant graphics put a broad selection of information at readers\' fingertips, including classification information, scientific and common names, distribution maps for all animal groups, conservation panels that focus on threatened species, accurate and detailed anatomical drawings, and illustrations of multiple species.
All information is completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific and conservation data.
An extensive encyclopedic survey of the animals follows, with special attention given to endangered and vulnerable species.
The Encyclopedia includes an introductory overview of animal evolution, biology, behavior, classification, habitats, and current conservation issues.
Readers will find detailed coverage of all sorts of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates.
Each page is expertly laid out to enhance either browsing or in-depth study.
Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2, 000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world\'s finest wildlife photographs, this volume will become the standard by which all others are measured.
The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals
