The Encyclopedia of World Wildlife

by Mark Carwardine

Explains each species in detail--how it evolved, what makes it unique, how it has adapted to its surroundings, its characteristic behavior and more

160 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1986

About the author

Mark Carwardine is a zoologist who achieved widespread recognition for his Last Chance to See conservation expeditions with Douglas Adams, first aired on BBC Radio 4 in 1990. Since then he has become a leading and outspoken conservationist, and a prolific broadcaster, columnist and photographer.