"Smithsonian Institution."--P. [4] of cover. Contents Foreword -- Animals in danger -- Animal kingdom -- What is an animal? -- Animal behavior -- An animal's life ...

At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Author from title page verso. "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the ...

The animal kingdom encompasses a mind-boggling range of creatures, from immobile sea squirts and long-winged Andean condors to predatory cheetahs and shy, nectar-loving butterflies. This illustrated ...

HStunning photographs (e.g., of wolves snarling over a half-eaten meal or a falcon's perspective as it perches on a city roof) will elevate this book beyond a coffee-table or reference shelf existence ...

Japan is getting an incredibly wholesome looking Animal Crossing-themed encyclopedia that's meant to be an educational tool for kids. Blathers has plenty to say about all kinds of critters and ...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - A young animal lover has recently attracted the attention from his favorite nature magazine and has the chance to be featured while supporting a great cause. Nobody in our ...

Duke University Medical Center researchers have developed evidence in animal experiments indicating that – while the brain's structures are prewired to enable development of the visual system – normal ...

Every now and again professional journals publish special issues devoted to "hot" topics about nonhuman animals (aka animals). Just this month two peer-reviewed journals published the first of two ...

The study of visual illusions in animals provides a compelling window into both the evolutionary continuity and diversity of perceptual processes. Research indicates that many species, from domestic ...