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Explores some of the animals that have natural ninja-like talents, including geckos who can grip almost any surface, sea urchins who release tiny sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars when attacked, bombardier beetles who deploy its chemical blaster, and more.
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Science fiction comes to life in this riveting showcase of zoobots — robots inspired by animals. Detailed reports on machines that look and behave like creepy, crawly creatures such as geckos, jellyfish and bats will encourage budding scientists to imagine the next zoobot.
25) Gorilas
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Gorillas are the largest primates in the world! These gentle mammals roam through the jungle, living in big groups as they search for fruit and bamboo shoots to eat. Climb through the trees to learn all about these strong, social primates. Written in Spanish.
26) Never cry wolf
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A report of the author's observations in the Keewatin Lands northwest of the Hudson Bay, on the caribou and wolf populations living there.
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Why do so many of the world's species run with the pack? This video clip looks at the many advantages of following the flock: safety in numbers, the sharing of information on food resources and shelter, cooperation on catching prey. But it also looks at the complications of communal life, like decision-making processes.
31) Dolphins
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Chris Packham explores the success of the most widespread of marine mammals, the dolphin. Contrary to their amiable reputation, they are, in fact, ruthless predators. They hunt using a combination of specialized anatomy and complex communication, requiring a big brain. Chris explains the inner workings of dolphin echolocation, reveals how a pod uses body movements to communicate the location of food, and explores the strategies used by orcas during...
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"In The Secret Wisdom of Nature, master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world, Wohlleben describes the fascinating interplay between animals and plants and answers such questions as: How do they influence each other? Do lifeforms communicate across species boundaries? And what...
33) Beluga whales
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Describes the characteristics, food, habitat, and behavior of beluga whales.
37) Octopuses
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Simple text and photographs introduce octopuses, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.
39) On animals
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"A lifetime of musings, meditations, and in-depth profiles about animals"--