An extensive, accessible guide to the owls of Canada and the United States, featuring beautiful photography. There is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed, very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend, from the Roman myth that an owl foot could reveal secrets,...

Asks the reader to identify various animals from descriptions of where they live, and provides information about the physical characteristics and behavior of each animal.

This book asks the reader to identify various animals from descriptions of their rear ends and provides information about the physical characteristics and behavior of each animal.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, and life cycle of vultures.

Examines the climate, plants and animals of the Arctic regions.

Wildlife photographer and science writer Wayne Lynch has dedicated more than four decades of his life to learn everything he can about these powerful animals In his quest for bears he has crawled inside the winter dens of black bears and polar bears, held squirming grizzly bear cubs in his arms, sailed along the coastal rainforests of British Columbia, hiked the cloud forests of the Andes mountains in South America and ridden elephants through the...

Most wild animals have a tongue that is very different from ours. Some animals have tongues that are sticky, and others have a tongue as rough as sandpaper. Some animals use their tongues to catch their food or to comb their fur.

Photographs and text describe the animals and ecology of the Arctic.

Depicts the unique environment and variety of animals, birds, and plants of the Arctic. Many bright photos illustrate this volume.

Like all the baby penguins in the crowded colony, this chick has parents who continually feed and care for him. But one day his parents leave for good and it's time for the young penguin to learn to take care of himself.