Extreme Animals: Tallest Smallest Fastest Heaviest Highest [Hardcover]

Prepare to be amazed by the most astounding feats in the natural world.

Did you know that the mantis shrimp can punch its way through a sheet?of glass, that the Bar-tailed Godwit can migrate non-stop for a quarter of?the circumference of the Earth from Alaska to New Zealand, or that up to?40 million Mexican Free-tailed Bats gather in a single cave in Texas?

This title is a must-have for all wildlife enthusiasts and it showcases the extremes?of nature, from the biggest and smallest mammals and reptiles to the highest?flying birds and insects, from the deepest swimming creatures to those that live?in hottest and coldest places, and from those that form the biggest gatherings?to those that create the best interior design!

Through decades of experience in nature-writing?Dominic Couzens has developed a unique style in?imparting the wonders of wildlife to millions of readers?in countries around the world. His engaging text coupled?with breathtaking images of the subjects make this book?very special indeed.

Dominic Couzens is an internationally renowned naturalist and author.  His work appears in major magazines and journals around the world.  He has written more than 20 books, and he has been a wildlife tour leader for more than 25 years.