Author(s): Penguin Random House Australia

CHILDREN'S REFERENCE

Discover hundreds of the animal kingdom's most fascinating facts in this stunningly illustrated tribute to the natural world, from the world-class wildlife experts at Taronga. A book to treasure and share, destined to become a childhood classic.

Think you know animals? Bet you didn't know . . .

The most poisonous animal in the world is a frog?
Bilbies can turn over 20 tonnes of soil a year?
Tigers have spikes on their tongues?
Walruses can sing?
Echidna poo is glittery?

Discover funny, surprising and completely unexpected facts about the animal kingdom with Taronga. With charming, vibrant illustrations of around 140 creatures and their habitats around the world, this book will capture the imaginations of animal lovers young and old.

Be filled with hope and inspiration upon learning about the Taronga Conservation Society's work with endangered and critical species. Chaptered by habitat with easy-to-read maps, this delightfully designed tome is as informative as it is page-turning.

Whether you read a chapter a day, or flip open at random whenever you are feeling curious, this is a book to treasure and share with curious kids and inspired adults everywhere.