Nice, large, and a great resource. Hundreds of pages and many pictures.

My self and my 5 year old really enjoyed reading this book. The information is easy to read and accompanied by gorgeous photos. We both learnt a lot and enjoyed the journey.

Wow. Just wow. Such an amazing book. My only complaint is that some entries were just mating information and nothing else. Otherwise, fantastic.

Over 600 pages of detailed information about a wide variety of animals from basic biology to more specific zoology. I'm not a zoologist by any meams, but the picture are gorgeous and the layout is very simple and easy to read, which make it easy to keep reading page by page but also as a quick reference as well. Absolutely love this book.

I gave this to AJ last year for Valentine's Day, and we've shared many happy hours paging through the enormous volume marveling at the beautiful pictures and the astonishing descriptions of the creatures contained therein.

Kind of enormous book, but so worth reading. Get it in hardcover, that's the best. If and when I own a coffee table this book will be on it.

We like playing 'guess which animal' in which one of us reads the description of the animal until the other can guess it. AJ currently holds the record of three seconds by guessing "Venomous monotreme-" was a platypus. Did you know echidnas are monotremes, too?

Off subject, but did you know my brother-in-law Dan has seen capybaras? Like, on a road in front of him? they may look cute and adorable in the Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife, but talk about Rodents of Unusual Size! I wouldn't want to meet one of those yellow-toothed super-sized guinea pigs in a dark alley, let alone central america!

This book will make you believe in encyclopedias again! It is stunning. First had it from the library but quickly realized our family needed to own it. My son the animal-lover can find info about any and all animals he hears about. The only downside is the heft and weight, but that it also what makes it such a regal book =) Would be an excellent gift to anyone.

9/10

Incredibly educational book, for adults & children. Great facts and introduction to e.g. habitats & climates (fresh water, polar regions, desert). An amazing tool for understanding the natural world, opening our eyes to things we don't see! Shows the fine balance of ecosystems/the natural world and the importance of our stewardship of it. Visually and informationally stimulating book for all ages!