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Strange Animals

Strange Animals

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The mudskipper fish uses its pectoral fins to "walk" on land, the Hoatzin has a unique digestive system, and the female Pipa Toad embeds its eggs on its back. Illustrated with color photographs, Strange Animals presents 100 of the most unusual species, including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects, and other invertebrates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2023
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd


The mudskipper fish has a remarkable ability to "walk" on land using its pectoral fins. This unique adaptation allows the fish to traverse terrestrial environments with ease. The Hoatzin, also known as the "Stinkbird," is renowned for its distinctive digestive system, which produces a foul odor similar to manure. This odor serves as a deterrent to potential predators and helps the bird to camouflage itself in its natural habitat.

Once the female Pipa toad has laid her eggs, she embeds them on her back. The eggs develop and hatch into adult toads over time. The female Pipa toad provides protection and nourishment for the developing tadpoles until they are ready to embark on their own life journey.

Strange Animals: An Introduction to Unusual Species is a captivating book that showcases the most peculiar aspects of 100 extraordinary wildlife species. The selection spans a wide range of animals, including the tallest land living mammal, the giraffe, the light, laughing chorus of Australian kookaburra birds, the intelligence of the Bottlenose dolphin, octopuses that change color when they dream, and the slow pace of the three-toed sloth.

The photographs in the book are accompanied by fascinating captions that provide insights into the quirky characteristics of each entry. The book covers a diverse range of animals, including egg-laying mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, cannibalistic insects, and other invertebrates. Strange Animals is an excellent introduction to some of nature's most curious and fascinating beasts.

Weight: 1366g
Dimension: 233 x 305 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838862824

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