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Predators are the red-toothed killers of the natural world, occupying the top position in their ecosystem and dominating their environment. From the harpy eagle to the jaguar to the ghost bat, predators are some of the most exciting and scary creatures on the planet.
Predators takes the reader on a fascinating journey of discovery. Each of the featured creatures is illustrated with a large, full-colour artwork and accompanied by colour photographs, easy-to-follow text, locator maps and information boxes designed to enhance the learning experience. From the leopard seal to the gray wolf to the screech owl, examples are carefully drawn from every part of the world. This engaging and accessible volume reveals the spectacular and gruesome world of some of nature's most intelligent and remarkable species.
Contents
Introduction
Birds
Harpy Eagle
Shoebill
Barn Owl
Brown Skua
Frigate Bird
Western Screech Owl
Southern Ground Hornbill
Martial Eagle
Mammals
Wolverine
Greater Horseshoe Bat
Star-nosed Mole
Siberian Tiger
American Mink
Spotted Hyena
Platypus
Gray Wolf
Anteater
Ghost Bat
Leopard
Pyrenean Desman
Leopard Seal
Solenodon
Grizzly Bear
Short-beaked Echidna
Tarsier
Grasshopper Mouse
Jaguar
Polar Bear
American Short-tailed Shrew
Stoat
Tasmanian Devil
Amphibians & Reptiles
Oriental Whip Snake
South American Rattlesnake
Colorado River Toad
Australian Copperhead Snake
Cape Cobra
Russell's Viper
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Vine Snake
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Leatherback Turtle
American Copperhead Snake
Gaboon Viper
Mugger Crocodile
Glossary
Index
