From the tiniest to the greatest of the world's creatures, e.encyclopedia Animalis a stimulating and exhaustive guide to Earth's animal life. It takes you straight to the essential information you need, with accessible, accurate text that defines, explains, and brings the world of animals to life. The book explains the natural history and structure of the animal world, including its hierarchy, biology, behaviour, and habitats. It profiles a vast array of different creatures, which have been organized within clear structural groupings- Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals. Each entry has an introductory article, which leads the reader to further detailed information about the subject. A range of special features completes each entry, including databoxes; species profiles; explanatory artworks; and cross-references.