Natural Attraction: A Field Guide to Friends, Frenemies, and by Iris Gottlieb

By Iris Gottlieb

top buds, frenemies, freeloaders, bullies, copycats, hangers-on. We’re familiar with every kind of individuals and human interactions. yet animal relationships may be simply as bizarre and complicated. For an individual who’s ever felt a section awkward of their relationships, wait until eventually you listen approximately how advanced issues get within the animal international. This humorous and enlightening reward booklet depicts fascinating and strange symbiotic animal relationships in all their awkward glory.

via pleasant watercolor illustrations and humorous but scientifically exact textual content, Iris Gottlieb explores the symbiotic relationships of 35 abnormal, adorable, and unpredictable animal pairs. listed below are tales of vampires, cannibalism, mimicry, parasites, and extra. You’ll study much approximately nature--and human nature--as you know qualities of your personal neighbors, frenemies, and enemies during this insightful, a laugh look at the key lives of animals.

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