Wildlife: The Definitive Visual Guide to Animal Life on Every Continent (Exclusive Edition)

This spectacular celebration of wildlife takes you on a virtual safari through some of the most extraordinary habitats of the world, revealing the incredible range of animals that live in each one. It shows how species have adapted to live in some of the most extreme environments on Earth, from the highest mountains to the driest deserts.

The book is arranged by continent, each one introduced with an overview of its ecosystems and information on the climate, temperature, and rainfall. You will discover, too, some unique habitats on all seven continents, including the Sierra Nevada, Galapagos Islands, Norwegian fjords, Serengeti savannas, Gobi desert, Great Barrier Reef, and the Antarctic Peninsula.

The stars of the show are the hundreds of animals, from polar bears to Bengal tigers, meerkats to macaques, flying foxes to birds of paradise, and seahorses to sea turtles. Each of the showcased species is not only photographed in beautiful detail, but also comes with a description and data panel with information on size, weight, habitat and conservation status.

The book highlights the ever-changing dangers faced by some of the most fascinating animals on Earth, and brings home the real challenges facing much of our wildlife. This special edition of the book has a deluxe embossed cover and foil-edged pages, making this the perfect gift for animal lovers, conservationists, geographers—and yourself!