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Over 2,000 species, from tiny spider mites to massive blue whales, are profiled in this astonishingly wonderful work, produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and over 70 expert zoologists. To describe it as "profusely illustrated" hardly does justice to the breathtaking photos that capture each creature in vibrant detail. Even the page borders feature collages of animal skins, indicating the class of organisms represented in each section—every inch of this heavy book is visually stunning. Beyond its beauty, the work carries significant authority. Editors David Burnie and Don E. Wilson are leading biologists who have assembled a team of specialists for each section. For example, Richard Rosenblatt of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography oversees the chapter on fishes, ensuring that classification, behavior, and distribution data are current and detailed. Each animal is accompanied by a concise description that provides insight into its characteristics. With biodiversity at the forefront of ecological concerns, this book addresses critical issues such as habitat loss and endangered species within each class. It serves as an ideal browsing reference for all experience levels and is a delightful addition for animal enthusiasts and classrooms alike. While not every species is covered, it excels as a general source of information down to the genus level. Beautiful, biologically accurate, and filled with diverse

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Animal, David Burnie

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2004
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Titre
Animal
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2004
Format
rigide
Pages
624
ISBN10
1405303328
ISBN13
9781405303323
Première publication
2001
Titre original
Animal
Évaluation
4,85 sur 5
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Over 2,000 species, from tiny spider mites to massive blue whales, are profiled in this astonishingly wonderful work, produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and over 70 expert zoologists. To describe it as "profusely illustrated" hardly does justice to the breathtaking photos that capture each creature in vibrant detail. Even the page borders feature collages of animal skins, indicating the class of organisms represented in each section—every inch of this heavy book is visually stunning. Beyond its beauty, the work carries significant authority. Editors David Burnie and Don E. Wilson are leading biologists who have assembled a team of specialists for each section. For example, Richard Rosenblatt of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography oversees the chapter on fishes, ensuring that classification, behavior, and distribution data are current and detailed. Each animal is accompanied by a concise description that provides insight into its characteristics. With biodiversity at the forefront of ecological concerns, this book addresses critical issues such as habitat loss and endangered species within each class. It serves as an ideal browsing reference for all experience levels and is a delightful addition for animal enthusiasts and classrooms alike. While not every species is covered, it excels as a general source of information down to the genus level. Beautiful, biologically accurate, and filled with diverse