A title in the lavish ‘Deluxe’ natural history series from Reed New
Holland, this book celebrates the astonishing diversity of the world’s
wildlife, from the equator to the poles, with a collection of stunning
images covering more than one hundred remarkable species – from
chameleons, cobras and flamingos to elephants, eagles and tigers.
Its 100 double-page photographs depict the likes of big cats, bears,
elephants, rhinos, giraffes and large herbivores, not forgetting oceanic
giants such as the great whales. It also covers a selection of the
animals that are the biggest of their kind, such as the Giant Anteater
from South America which carries its young slung over its back, the Red
Kangaroo of Australia that can grow to 1.8 metres in height and hop at
speeds of 70 kilometres per hour, and the Harpy Eagle that can pluck
prey as large as a macaw, sloth or monkey from a forest tree in South
America.


The book also focuses on some of the most unique and remarkable species
on the planet. Many of these evolved in geographical isolation on
islands such as Madagascar, New Guinea, the Galápagos Islands and New
Zealand, to name just a few. Who could fail to be impressed by the
endearing and unique Koala of Australia, or the lemurs that drifted off
on the island of Madagascar to evolve independently of the other primate
families, or the Kakapo – a huge flightless parrot from New Zealand.


Wildlife provides a glorious snapshot of a fascinating subject. It is a
luxurious book that celebrates the many astonishing species from all
around the planet, making it ideal for nature lovers, as a gift, or as
an interior-design feature in any home.