Strange Animals
Strange Animals by Tom Jackson, published by Amber Books Limited on May 14, 2023, is a visually engaging exploration of some of the most unusual species in the animal kingdom. This edition features 224 pages filled with outstanding color photographs that illustrate the unique characteristics of 100 different animals. The book answers intriguing questions about various creatures, such as how the mudskipper fish can “walk” on land and the peculiarities of the Hoatzin, also known as the ‘Stinkbird.’
Readers will discover a diverse range of wildlife, from the towering giraffe to the clever Bottlenose dolphin, and learn about fascinating behaviors such as color-changing octopuses and the reproductive habits of the female Pipa toad. Arranged geographically, each entry is accompanied by informative captions that delve into the quirky traits of these animals. Strange Animals serves as an insightful introduction to the wonders of nature, covering topics in zoology, natural history, and wildlife photography.
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How does a mudskipper fish manage to “walk” on land? Why is the Hoatzin also known as ‘The Stinkbird’? And once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, where does she put them? The answers? The mudskipper can “walk” using its pectoral fins, the Hoatzin has a unique digestive system which gives the bird a manure-like odour, and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back where they develop to adult stage.
Illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photographs, Strange Animals presents the most unusual aspects of 100 of the most unusual species. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from the tallest land living mammal, the giraffe, to the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra birds, from the intelligence of the Bottlenose dolphin to octopuses that change colour when they dream to the slow pace of the three-toed sloth.
Arranged geographically, the photographs are accompanied by fascinating captions, which explain the quirky characteristics of each entry. Including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects and other invertebrates, Strange Animals is a compelling introduction to some of nature’s most curious beasts.
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