Exploring and explaining every aspect of animal behavior in stunning, awe-inspiring action sequences and fascinating, in-depth prose, this resource offers the inside story on what makes animals tick.

Presents a comprehensive look at all groups of the animal kingdom, examining such aspects of their behavior as hunting and feeding, defense, sex and reproduction, birth and development, communication, and intelligence.

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in the wild Internationally renowned zoologist and TV presenter, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, brings the animal kingdom to vivid life in the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life.Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured as well as explanations on how the animal kingdom is organised and how animals' bodies function. Plus, critical conservation issues are also explored. From the fleeting life of a mayfly to the ten-year courtship of the manakin, the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animal Life lays bare the animal kingdom in all its awe-inspiring glory and detail.

Now in paperback! If you think that watching all the nature programs on television qualifies you as an expert on the subject, think again! Do you really know what makes animals tick? Here are the answers, portrayed with stunning, informative graphics and explained in fascinating, in-depth prose.     Thematically arranged by behavior trait, Animal Life explores and explains every aspect of animal behavior, including courtship rituals and sex lives, family relationships and defense mechanisms, hunting techniques and feeding habits. Side panels explore some of the field research on animal behavior and explain important conservation issues. The introductory chapters on the animal kingdom and animal anatomy help explain how different animals have evolved and adapted to their environments, adaptations that may be relevant to particular behaviors. Destined to be the ultimate authority on animal behavior, this book also looks at key behavioral concepts such as how animals learn to behave and the role of instinct in the learning process.

Explores and explains more than 700 aspects of animal behavior and provides a brief overview of how animals are classified. Features full-color photographs throughout.

"A thrilling face-to-face encounter with the intimate lives, elaborate displays and extraordinary behaviour of animals in their own environment. Internationally renowned zoologist and presenter of Foxtel's Animal Planet, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, leads a compelling study that brings the animal kingdom to vivid life. Illustrated with astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained - from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured."--Publisher description.

This book gets beneath the skin, fur, feathers, scales, and claws of hundreds of different species, to uncover how and why they behave the way they do. (Publisher summary.)

Animal Life gets beneath the skin, fur, feathers, scales, and claws of hundreds of different species, to uncover how and why they behave the way they do. Beginning with an innovative overview of how animals are classified and a comprehensive exploration of animal anatomy, the core of the book forms an extensive illustrated catalog that uncovers almost 700 examples of animal behavior. From the lethal impact of a big cat pouncing on its prey to the mesmerizing shape-shifting of a cuttlefish, from the comedic mating rituals of the blue-footed booby to the complex tool-making abilities of chimpanzees, each of these individual stories is brought to life in dramatic detail and accompanied by spectacular and evocative images by the world's best wildlife photographers. Led by editor in chief Charlotte Uhlenbroek, compiled by a team of expert nature writers, and authenticated by the American Museum of Natural History, Animal Life is unprecedented in its vivid portrayal of life in the wild. Enthralling, revealing, and visually stunning, this is a must-have reference book for wildlife enthusiasts of every level. - Dust jacket.

Action sequences and in-depth prose explain the various behaviors of animals, covering hunting and feeding, defense, sex and reproduction, birth and development, society, communication, and intelligence.

This is the definitive visual guide to animal behaviour, exploring every aspect of life in the wild, from epic migrations and intimate courtship rituals to breathtaking hunting techniques and ingenious defence strategies.

Every aspect of animal life and behaviour is explored and explained within the pages of this book. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates - thousands of all kinds are featured.