Animals of America

Stretching from the barren ice fields of the Arctic to the stormy coast of Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America, the American continent covers an enormous distance and is home to a wide range of animals, each of which is adapted to its particular habitat.

Along the Arctic coasts there are hooded seals, walruses and orcas; in North America there are black bears, river otters and moose; and the Amazon jungles of South America are home to four-eyed frogs, giant anteaters and capuchin monkeys.

This wonderful book is a fully illustrated guide to over 200 species of amphibians, reptiles and mammals living in this continent, with detailed information about each species' distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and status.

The book also includes a natural history section that answers questions about animals' evolution, anatomy, survival and reproduction, plus information about endangered species and conservation.

The book features many record-breaking animals and especially extraordinary animals, such as the world's largest land carnivore, the Kodiak bear, the world's largest rodent, the capybara, and the largest snake in the world, the green anaconda. From Alaska to the Amazon, this is a superb family reference for anyone interested in the wildlife of America and it is also perfect for schools or as a home study aid for school projects.

About the Authors

Tom Jackson is an experienced author of natural history and science books. Since graduating with a degree in zoology from Bristol University, he has worked at Jersey Zoo and has been involved in the conservation of endangered wildlife in Zimbabwe. As a travel journalist, he has explored the wondrous Galapagos Islands and the Amazonian rainforests.

Michael Chinery studied botany, zoology, geology and anthropology at Cambridge University, England. He has worked as an editor on a science magazine for young people, and on a number of British wildlife magazines. As a freelance editor and writer, he has contributed numerous articles to natural history magazines and definitive field guides.