ALTRUISTIC ARMADILLOS, ZENLIKE ZEBRAS Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

As short picturesque sketch of Zululand history from the time of Tshaka to 1945. Six short stories of European and Native life

 Masson shares his vast knowledge in this comprehensive and charming volume featuring one hundred of his favorite animals. Drawing upon this affable experts own experience and extensive research, Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras offers fascinating facts, colorful anecdotes, and surprising tidbits on familiar creatures (bottlenose dolphins, hummingbirds, kangaroos) as well as lesser-known, yet equally entrancing critters (bonobos, kakapos, and wombats). Inside youll discover that

armadillos are the only mammals who routinely give birth to genetically identical quadruplets
frogs can mate for months at a time
koalas have tiny brains, possibly because they sleep for twenty hours a day
a newborn kangaroo is the size of a small bean
lobsters, if allowed to, can live for nearly a century
the manatee is one of the most gentle and inoffensive of animals

No one interprets the inner workings and idiosyncrasies of animal behavior quite like Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, nor does anyone else translate them to the page so engagingly. Whats more, this guide includes gorgeous photographs and links to educational websites. Irresistible and illuminating, Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras will forever change the way you view our worlds most amazing creatures.

2006, First Edition. Hardcover with dustcover. 427 pages. Very good condition, clean and neat. Under 1kg