A beautifully-illustrated and informative reference to selected British and European mammal, reptile and amphibian wildlife.

Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of the animal kingdom, this text examines a range of animal characteristics, including anatomy, survival i

A natural history guide section focuses on how animals have adapted in terms of anatomy, senses and survival skills.

Annotation This 2nd volume contains an additional 500 descriptions and status reports on endangered animals and plants of the world. Reports are arranged taxono