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It's December 1997, and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia's Far East. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold.
As the trackers sift through the gruesome remains of the victims, they discover that these attacks aren't random: the tiger is apparently engaged in a vendetta. Injured, starving and extremely dangerous, the tiger must be found before it strikes again. As he re-creates t... read more

It’s a rarity in this rough and tumble world to have something special take place that captures people’s hearts en masse. Moko the smiling dolphin who swam the waters from Mahia to Tauranga, with stop-overs in Gisborne and Whakatane was truly something special.
Nikki Slade Robinson and Val Bird have lovingly and sensitively captured some of the emotive events which accompanied Moko on his travels in this beautifully presented book In Love with Moko — the young dolphin’s endearing ways, trustful nature,... read more

When a celebrated animal trainer takes a four-month-old African lion cub into his home, they care for each other, learn from each other, and change each other's lives, indelibly. This story is about the animal that started Ralph Helfer's illustrious career as Hollywood's top animal trainer for more than 30 years.

There is a whole lot more to these adorable tuxedo adorned birds than meets the eye. Penguins are remarkable creatures with fascinating behaviors. Smithsonian Q & A: Penguins refutes common myths and reveals often–unknown facts as it answers hundreds of unusual and fascinating questions about the complex courting, breeding, and eating habits of penguins. Why can't penguins fly Do penguins make nests like other birds Why do penguins fast annually Do mates remain faithful for just one season, or for a lifetime ... read more

When the Iraq war began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, located in the city centre and caught in the war's crossfire. Once Anthony entered Baghdad he discovered that full-scale combat and uncontrolled looting had killed nearly all the animals of the zoo. But not all of them. U.S. soldiers had taken the time to help care for the remaining animals, and the zoo's staff had returned to work in spite of the constant fire fights. Together the Americans and Iraqis managed to ke... read more

We share about 98 percent of our DNA with chimpanzees, our closest biological cousins. And never have the similarities between simians and humans been so amusingly and brilliantly captured as in Monkey Portraits by celebrity photographer Jill Greenberg. Jill has spent 15 years photographing everyone from Kelly Osbourne to Clint Eastwood, but has recently focused on photographing stars of a different sort - monkeys and apes, many of whom have appeared in films or on television shows. Her intimate portraits of these animals convey a... read more

Reptiles and amphibians ruled the world for nearly 200 million years and today there are still over 12,500 of them. Some are huge, the deadliest creatures on earth. Some are tiny, among the strangest to be found anywhere. Together, they not only outnumber mammals or birds but in their colourful variety and extraordinary behaviour, they far surpass them. So where did these ancient creatures come from? How have they transformed themselves into the bizarre and beautiful forms that are alive today? And what's the secret of their epic s... read more

For thousands of years people have been fascinated by birds, and today that fascination is still growing. In 2007 bird-watching is one of the most popular pastimes throughout the world, and the range of interest runs from the specialist to the beginner. In "The Wisdom of Birds", Birkhead takes the reader on a journey that not only tells us about the extraordinary lives of birds - from conception and egg, through territory and song, to migration and fully fledged breeder - but also shows how, over centuries, we have overcome superst... read more

Dinosaur Factfile is an exciting work of reference for children aged eight and over, presented in an easy-to-use, chronological format. The encyclopedia introduces each dinosaur family and specifies its characteristics, and details each member.

DoP December 2008, Auckland 60 wonderful true stories about the rescue and rehabilitation of native wildlife. Rescued! opens a window on the fascinating world of wildlife rescue, and features dozens of wonderful true stories about the care and treatment given to owls, penguins, dolphins, koalas, flying foxes, platypus, kangaroos, eagles, turtles, echidna, and many other native animals in Australia and New Zealand. These stories show how physically, emotionally, and financially demanding being a wildlife carer really is. They will m... read more

The Macmillan Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. The first section provides an overview of animal evolution, biology, behaviour, classification, habitats and current conservation issues. Then follows an extensive encyclopedic survey of all the animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Special attention is paid to endangered and vulnerable species. The book is splendidly illustrated with a... read more

Well over 350 species of sharks are known to science, and they can be found in all the world's oceans from Polar Regions to the equator and from the surface to the deepest ocean trenches. Here is a concise and informative introduction to the shark with details of its anatomy and senses, its hunting and feeding behavior, its reproduction and life cycle. The gaping jaws, rows of sharp teeth, and the triangular fin slicing through water are familiar characteristics of the shark family.

Discover the most exceptional creatures ever to have lived on Earth. These world record holders include mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. The Blue Whale, for example, is not only the heaviest and longest animal ever to have lived on Earth; it also has the largest babies, the biggest appetite and makes the loudest noise. Find out which mammal boasts a top-selling record in the pop charts, who built a nest that weighed nearly three tonnes and which country is home to nine of the top ten most venomous snakes in the world.This wond... read more

With over 200 illustrated examples and commissioned photographs, this books lets you discover the fascinating subject of Conchology.

Although it might seem the most ordinary and mundane of fish when pulled from the mud of creeks, ponds, rivers or the sea, the eel's life cycle is one of the most remarkable on the planet. Freshwater eels are born, according to current scientific theory, in remote ocean depths, journey thousands of miles to fresh water where they spend their lives, before returning to the ocean to mate and die. The eel has been a favourite food for humans since Greek times, feeding London's poor during the Middle Ages, and saving the Mayflower pilg... read more