Tim Flannery has the answers. Introducing some of the most spectacular
and unusual creatures on Earth, from water to sky and the forests and
deserts in between, he offers in-depth and often bizarre facts about
extraordinary animals that live in each habitat. Flannery ties concepts
of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy to each
animal's profile, firmly connecting the animal and its environment while
sparking wonder at its role in the natural world.
Did you know that lions once roamed North America, or that albatrosses
sleep-fly? Have you ever heard a piranha bark, or wondered how the sloth
got its name? Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life
anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild,
Amazing! teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet's
ecosystems with Tim Flannery's signature mix of humor and wisdom.