If you sometimes wish you could sink back into the depths of the ocean, great news—the strange little guys who still live down there will receive you with open arms (and fins, claws, and tentacles). But if you’re not quite ready to take to the sea, these friendly denizens of the deep offer solid advice for living on dry land, such as the following:“If you’re happy and you know it, digest your brain.”—The star tunicate, who avoids anxiety by digesting much of its own body...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift Under $30 by Taste of H...

Atlas Obscura - die Reise zu den Wundern der Welt geht weiter!Die Macher des Erfolgsblogs Atlas Obscura sowie des gleichnamigen internationalen Bestsellers nehmen uns wieder mit auf Entdeckungsreise rund um den Globus – dieses Mal in die faszinierende Tier- und Pflanzenwelt:• Erfahren Sie, wie Mistkäfer sich anhand der Sterne orientieren und Bäume über ihre Wurzeln kommunizieren.• Begegnen Sie einem der stä...

Meet incredible animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of amazing facts, cool science, and activities.Fly alongside a photo-delivery pigeon, discover a honeybee’s electric secrets, and sail the high seas with a poop-sniffing dog detective on a mission to save endangered killer whales. All of these animals use their super senses, from echolocation to electroreception, to help human coworkers tackle real-w...