Describing the most intriguing creatures on the planet, from the big cats of Africa to the apes that are our closest evolutionary ancestors and the whales and dolphins that roam the world?s oceans, Animals profiles over 400 of the world?s most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of animals from every continent and giving a sense of the incredible diversity of animal types. Featured animals are grouped by order, then within each order by family; each family section contains examples of the key species, which are illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artworks. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information on scientific name, order and family, features, habitats, distribution, diet and breeding, as well as informative maps and detailed box features. Packed full of information and colour, Animals is guaranteed to appeal to any budding zoologist or animal enthusiast. Easy-to-read and informative features on more than 400 animals from around the world, arranged in an accessible spread-by-spread format A handy reference guide for students as well as general readers, as it includes colourful and striking examples from all of the world''s major animal families Illustrates each animal?s anatomy, habits and geographical spread with a total of more than 2000 photographs and artworks