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Discover theastonishing truthabout our aquatic cousins: how they think and what they know, their experiences and unique behaviours and the many things we have in common.
There are33000 species of fish on our planetand that number is constantly increasing. In context, that is more than all the species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles added together, making fish the most numerous vertebrates on our planet. Waters worldwide are teeming with theseelusive creatures, but how much do we really know about them?
Grouped into thematic chapters – including theDangerous and Deadly,Unusual GiantsandMini Marvels– in this comprehensive book biologist Doug Mackay-Hope profilesthe secret lives of 50of our most interesting underwater cousins in aninsightful and myth-busting study, complete withcharming watercolour diagrams and expert insights.
Learn about theWhite-Spotted Pufferfish, whose spines hide a deadly toxin, or theOcellate River Stingray, who lurks in the rivers of South America and who can kill with just one touch of it’s barbed stinger. MeetBargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse, who measures just 2 cm in length, as well as the enourmousWhale Shark, which grows to around 13m in length. Be fascinated by the wierd creatures of the deep ocean, such as thePeter’s Elephantnosed Fishor the kaleidescopicPicasso’s Triggerfish.
With a foreword by Jeremy Wade, presenter ofRiver MonstersandMighty Riversand official fish aficionado, this book is a complete compendium offascinating fish facts, with mapsshowing where in the globe they can be found, plus facts onhow they live, hunt and escape predators.
Beautiful illustrations and photographsaccompany each entry, as well as interesting facts onhow they evolvedto adapt tochanging environments, making this book the perfect guide to all things aquatic.
Edition: 2021
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