How nature works

Presents a collection of photographs and descriptions of poisonous marine animals.

"Looks at animals that existed in prehistoric times and still exist today and suggests how these creatures managed to survive while other animals are now extinct"--OCLC.

"Most iguanas in the Gal?pagos Islands live and eat on land, but one species does something no other iguana does anywhere else in the world--it launches itself into the sea and dives underwater to feed. Descended from a common ancestor and living within sight of one another, [the author offers a theory on] how . . . land and marine iguanas developed such different appearances and lifestyles"--Provided by publisher.

Compares the fishes from the tropical seas to those in the cold ocean.

Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.