Author(s): Mark Carwardine

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Discover the most exceptional creatures ever to have lived on Earth. These world record holders include mammals, birds, reptiles and insects. The Blue Whale, for example, is not only the heaviest and longest animal ever to have lived on Earth; it also has the largest babies, the biggest appetite and makes the loudest noise. Find out which mammal boasts a top-selling record in the pop charts, who built a nest that weighed nearly three tonnes and which country is home to nine of the top ten most venomous snakes in the world.This wonderful reference book features the superstars of the natural world, many of which live in Australia, New Zealand and on the continent of Antarctica. Beautifully illustrated, packed with thousands of records, the latest discoveries, intriguing stories and fascinating facts, this is a book that all the family will enjoy.