Nature's best hunters
Subtitle: how animals become the most powerful predators
By: Tom Jackson
Series: Nature's best
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 29
ISBN-13: 9780750287982
Subjects: Predatory animals; Juvenile literature; Predation (Biology); Evolution (Biology)
Description: Some animals have developed astonishing techniques to hunt and kill their prey. From the humpback whale's bubble nets that capture hundreds of fish, to the komodo dragon's deadly saliva, the creatures featured in this book are equipped with hunting abilities that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more about these masters of predation and learn how evolution has shaped each animal's hunting strategy and killing technique. Vivid, arresting photography paired with captivating animal encounters make this book a thrilling introduction to some of the basics of evolutionary theory.