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100 Essential New Zealand Creatures (100 Essential Series)
100 Essential New Zealand Creatures - 100 Essential Series Author:Veronika Meduna From a tiny frog that is both noiseless and deaf to a giant dragonfly that can curl its body into a heart shape, the fascinating diversity of New Zealand's wildlife is beautifully revealed in these colorful photographs. Introducing rare creatures such as a warbler that does not warble, the book shows how a local species can go to extreme lengths... more » of adaptation and become the sole representative of an originally widespread family. Alongside these intriguing rarities, more common creatures are shown to be important in another way: they not only survive but thrive, despite numerous threats to their habitats. The 100 creatures featured are chosen for their memorable traits and include birds, insects, mammals, fish, and a miscellaneous group that includes coral, barnacles, and snails.« less