A collection of true stories about unlikely friendships between animals of different species, describing how the animals bonded and thrived in unique circumstances.
Examines how animals relate to one another, discussing predators, parasites, animals that move in groups, and other topics, particularly animal communication.
Illustrated text and full-color photographs tell the true story of the unusual relationship between Owen, a baby hippopotamus orphaned by the tsunami, and Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise.
Text and color photos tell the true story of the friendship that developed at a Kenyan wildlife sanctuary between Owen, a baby hippopotamus orphaned by the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, and Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise.