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Unveiling Earth's wildest and most remarkable life.
If you've got an appetite for nature's most astonishing secrets, you'll find "Extreme Nature" a treasure trove. Carwardine and Cox take you on a visual journey through the quirkiest corners of the animal and plant kingdoms, sharing insights that are as educational as they are jaw-dropping. It's a must-read for any wildlife enthusiast eager to dive into the lesser-known yet utterly fascinating aspects of our natural world.
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ISBN: 9780007246489
Authors:
Mark Carwardine
Publisher: Collins
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 75 readers)
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Unveiling Earth's wildest and most remarkable life.
If you've got an appetite for nature's most astonishing secrets, you'll find "Extreme Nature" a treasure trove. Carwardine and Cox take you on a visual journey through the quirkiest corners of the animal and plant kingdoms, sharing insights that are as educational as they are jaw-dropping. It's a must-read for any wildlife enthusiast eager to dive into the lesser-known yet utterly fascinating aspects of our natural world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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