The realistic, detailed illustrations by seasoned wildlife artist Pat Stephens (Bears, Whales, Animal Senses) bring the descriptions to life, showing the habitat as well as the animal. The layout is ...

Sure enough, the nests that were raided by hungry hornets made use of the animal dung to protect their nests. The nests protected by balloon-wielding scientists, meanwhile, did not.

Animals protect themselves from being eaten by other animals in countless ways. Some are commonplace. Others are unconventional. Camouflage and running are well-known defenses. Not being seen by a ...