This fascinating non-fiction book was recommended to me by my student Emma, who loves non-fiction and animals (though she is becoming a fictioin fanatic as well).
Steve Jenkins writes a book of warnings on what you should not do when you encounter certain animals in the animal kingdom. For instance, did you know that hippos, who are very territorial, will do just about anything to protect their habitat, they are not a species to mess with, by size alonge, you are sure to be in trouble. If you were ever to encounter a blue ringed octopus, you best swim as fast as you can away from it as it is the most poisonous animal in the animal kingdom, and there is no antidote for the poison. However, if you manage to stay alive for 24 hours after being poisoned, chances are you will survive.
These are just a few of the amazing adaptations these animals have develoved over time to prevent predators from eating them, and maintaining their species. This is a highly informative book that you will find fascinating to read.
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