Life in the Wild: Observing the mysterious lives of 10 real animals
Lizzie Daly, illustrated by Chiara Fedele
- 10 amazing animal journeys
- Science and adventure in one book
- Packed with animal facts
In the words of its author, Lizzie Daly, Life in the Wild is a unique blend of “science, storytelling, adventure and conservation”. It showcases the fascinating stories of 10 individual real-life animals: a polar bear, jaguar, tiger shark, leopard seal, saltwater crocodile, grey wolf, puma, wandering albatross, African wild dog and orca. Many of these creatures have been fitted with radio collars or transmitters so they could be tracked and studied by scientists working in the field.
The result is a captivating retelling of some incredible experiences in the wild. The book charts the extraordinary journeys many of the animals make each year as well as their real-life experiences along the way. It looks at their habits, behaviours, family groups, the risks they face, the dangers to their young. Examples of these amazing feats include the polar bear who swam continuously in the Arctic Ocean for 232 hours, or the tiger shark who made a journey of more than 43,000 kilometres through the ocean.
The book is beautifully designed and illustrated with plenty of supporting photographs as well as hand-drawn maps to show the location of each animal.
For fact-lovers Life in the Wild provides plenty of supplementary information on each species. “What have we learned?” panels draw together conclusions from the scientific research. A “Journal entry” feature is written from the personal perspective of a researcher studying the animal, describing its surroundings and movements in vivid detail.
Life in the Wild is a fascinating and highly original wildlife book that brings us a wealth of detailed information on these 10 iconic creatures as well as looking at the impact on their lives of our ever-changing world. It would make a perfect gift for any young and curious animal-lover.
Published by DK, 2024 (80 pages) Recommended for ages 7+
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