Informative, diverse in subject matter, easy-to-read and brimming with beautiful graphics, young learners can explore the incredibly detailed cross-sections and cutaways that reveal the inner workings of the animal planet.

Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent.They have medium-sized, almost hairless bodies and long snouts that make them look distinctly pig-like at first, with thick skin that both protects them from the hot sun and also from being harmed by insect bites.

Once the dominant land vertebrates on the planet, reptiles still occupy just about every single ecosystem outside of the extreme north and south. Astrology is the art of studying cosmic planets and systems that are believed to be aligned with the human body and the world around us. Aardvarks use their strong, sharp claws to try and injure their attacker, along with kicking the threatening animal with their powerful back legs. A must-have volume for curious kids with a thirst for knowledge, this enthralling animal encyclopedia is structured in such a way that your child can read a bit at a time, and feel comfortable to pause and ask questions.A lively introductory essay pointing out each group's distinguishing features is followed by page after page of stunning illustrations, engaging text, fun facts, maps, and more about the amazing range of animals within each group. It has been assessed as having the highest score for evolutionary distinctiveness, according to the EDGE scientific method. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a PDF of a single entry from a reference work in OR for personal use (for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice). More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. To make matters more interesting, these tubes are constantly being replaced and regrown; a single aardvark tooth can have up to 1,500 of these small channels.

Although their lifespan in the wild is not entirely clear, aardvarks tend to live for more than 20 years in captivity. Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of the Sahara. As if conjured up out of a mystical winter wonderland, huskies are stunning dogs with a unique and ethereal beauty.

Their worm-like tongues can actually grow up to 30 cm in length, meaning they can reach more termites further into the mound. With some larger ant species that need to be chewed, they use the incisors that are located towards the back of their mouths.

Asian Animals– Asia has the world’s longest coastline, and an amazing diversity of exotic animals, birds, and more.

An extensive encyclopedic survey of the animals follows, with special attention given to endangered and vulnerable species. Central American Animals– Discover the the nearly 400 different animals we track in Central America today. If you have purchased a print title that contains an access token, please see the token for information about how to register your code.