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Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom from bestselling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. Discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.Whether it be a rare tick living in the fur of a pygmy possum, a stick insect feasting and hiding out amongst the Melaleuca or a handfish laying its eggs on a sea squirt, incredible natural relationships deserve to be explored and celebrated. Investigating all types of relationships, from symbiotic to parasitic, this is an eye-opening guide to the natural world. Many species steer clear of those who are different, but the animals and plants in this book have evolved to form relationships with some of the most unlikely partners, and they couldn''t live without them.This gorgeous hardcover book is illustrated in exquisite detail by award-winning author and illustrator, Sami Bayly. The perfect companion to The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals and The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals.

Why is a Deepsea Flounder as flat as a pancake? Why does the Prickly Footballfish have a fishing rod-like light on its head?Dive deep through the ocean zones to discover some of the most unusual creatures from the sea, and find out why they have come to look and behave the way they do.The first book in a new picture book series about unusual animal evolution stories, from award-winning and best-selling author and illustrator, Sami Bayly.

A CBCA NOTABLE BOOK FOR THE EVE POWNALL AWARD 2024Discover the secrets behind some of the natural world''s most unusual creatures of camouflage and mimicry. Find out about the chameleon who changes colour to communicate with its friends, the burrowing owl who copies the sound of a fiercer animal to protect itself from threats, and the harlequin filefish that has come to smell like coral to blend in with its surroundings.You''ll be amazed by how these clever creatures use disguise and imitation to find food, send out warning signals and, most of all, avoid predators!''Remarkably interesting . . . intriguing reading for ages 6-11'' SCHOOL DAYS MAGAZINE''Fascinating facts and detailed, engaging illustrations abound'' WEST AUSTRALIAN

A CBCA EVE POWNALL AWARD NOTABLE BOOK 2025Discover the incredible features and characteristics of some of the natural world''s most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the latest gorgeously illustrated hardcover encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly.Pore over beautifully detailed illustrations of some of the most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the natural world. Discover how these species fit into the history of the animal kingdom and why they have become extinct or are under threat.Featuring facts and astonishing illustrations about sixty amazing animals, including the Western black rhino, thylacine, dodo, South Island giant moa and Tapanuli orangutan, as well as megafauna such as the giant wombat-like diprotodon and the crocodile-like Quinkana. Plus creatures with mysterious origins like Delcourt''s giant gecko.Children and adults alike will wonder at the contribution these animals have made to the natural world while being reminded of the importance of wildlife conservation.''Stunningly illustrated and deeply informative'' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN''S WEEKLY''Beautiful and detailed . . . A treasure trove, ideal for 8-year-olds and older who are interested in natural history and fascinating creatures'' SCHOOLDAYS MAGAZINE

Marvel as you enter a fascinating hidden world of animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom''s most unusual and so-called ''ugly'' species. It''s time to see ugliness in a whole new light!With more than sixty animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in ''ugliness''. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, discovering why these creatures developed such extraordinary features and learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, blobfish and many more.This gorgeous book is illustrated in exquisite detail by debut artist, Sami Bayly.