"Smithsonian Institution."--P. [4] of cover. Contents Foreword -- Animals in danger -- Animal kingdom -- What is an animal? -- Animal behavior -- An animal's life ...

At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Author from title page verso. "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the ...

The animal kingdom encompasses a mind-boggling range of creatures, from immobile sea squirts and long-winged Andean condors to predatory cheetahs and shy, nectar-loving butterflies. This illustrated ...

These photographs of mutated animals are a striking look at man’s relationship with nature. You won’t find goldfish in the wild. That’s because they were domesticated thousands of years ago in China ...

HStunning photographs (e.g., of wolves snarling over a half-eaten meal or a falcon's perspective as it perches on a city roof) will elevate this book beyond a coffee-table or reference shelf existence ...