Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari
through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans
Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest
protozoan to the mightiest mammal.
Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and
distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched
information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than
1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special
feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as
camouflage, migration, and hibernation. With comprehensive back-matter
including a glossary, alternative name index, and general index, this
one-stop reference tool is perfect for research or for browsing by
animal-lovers of all ages.