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Includes the names: WILSON DE, WILSON DON E

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Human: The Definitive Visual Guide (2004) — Editor — 334 copies

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Great guide and visuals to Earth's fascinating creatures. Doesn't chronicle every single specimen ever known- but this encyclopedia can serve as good reference material- be it a quick lookup or to study. The physical book could easily double as a ship's anchor because it so massive and heavy.
 
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am08279 | 4 other reviews | Oct 19, 2022 |
Fabulous reference book, good overview of most animals. Gorgeous photos.
 
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nittnut | 4 other reviews | Aug 30, 2018 |
A very informative study of everything about bats, their feeding, sleeping, mating, likes and dislikes, and a look at the immense diversity in the species across the world. Most of the book is sectioned by questions, then the answers, such as "What is echolocation?" The author spends a lot of time discussing the need for bat conservation because bats are a big part of ecosystems as they spread seeds more effectively than birds. There are many unusual photos of bats in action, eating, flying and nursing their young. An excellent resource.… (more)
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mstrust | May 27, 2015 |
Excellent reference book regarding the world's wildlife. Short notes on the various species with longer notes regarding habitats, and an overall view of the animal species.
 
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BarbaraSilverman | 4 other reviews | Nov 1, 2011 |

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