"A fully illustrated encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals from around the world; over 500 color illustrations and photographs, with commissioned artworks of each of the species featured; includes the venomous western diamondback rattlesnake of the southern United States, the critically endangered mountain gorilla of Africa, the tree-dwelling flying lizard of south-east Asia, the extraordinary egg-laying platypus of Australia, and many more"--Back cover.
year: 2011
call number/section: 590
subjects: animals, juvenile works