A Curious Collection of Wild Companions: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Inseparable Species (Curious Collection of Creatures)
$7.21
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Book Synopsis: Heartwarming, surprising, and downright bizarre creature connections Relationships can be complicated, and it’s no different in the wild. Meet 60 dynamic duos across the plant and animal kingdoms—from “aww” to “eek”! The Eltham copper butterfly and the Notoncus ant are BFFs for life. The ants lovingly raise the butterflies’ caterpillar babies, while feasting on the sweet substance the caterpillars produce. Everybody wins in this prime example of mutualism. The pseudoscorpian is a total freeloader. When it wants to get around, it boards the back of the giant harlequin beetle, in a one-sided setup called commensalism. Parasitism is where things get spooky. Learn how the green-banded broodsac (a type of flatworm) first invades the eyestalk of the amber snail, then tricks it into getting eaten by a bird—inside which the broodsac will grow up. Yikes! Award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly shows us a whole world of wild companions like these—many endangered—and reminds us that we're all inseparable.
Publisher’s Note: A Curious Collection of Wild Companions was previously published in Australia as The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature.
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Discover the fascinating world of interconnected creatures with A Curious Collection of Wild Companions: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Inseparable Species (Curious Collection of Creatures). Delve into heartwarming, surprising, and downright bizarre creature connections that will leave you in awe.
From curious friendships to unusual cohabitation, this book introduces you to 60 dynamic duos across the plant and animal kingdoms. Prepare to say "aww" and "eek" as you learn about the extraordinary bonds formed in nature.
Witness the incredible friendship between the Eltham copper butterfly and the Notoncus ant. These BFFs for life have a mutually beneficial relationship, with the ants lovingly raising the butterflies' caterpillar babies and feasting on the sweet substance the caterpillars produce. It's a win-win situation that will warm your heart.
But not all connections are as harmonious. Dive into the world of commensalism, where the pseudoscorpion takes advantage of the giant harlequin beetle as its personal transportation. The beetle unknowingly provides a free ride, showcasing the complexities of relationships in the animal kingdom.
Prepare to be spooked by the eerie world of parasitism. Uncover the sinister tactics of the green-banded broodsac, a flatworm that invades the eyestalk of the unsuspecting amber snail. And that's not all—the broodsac even manipulates the snail into getting eaten by a bird, where it will continue to grow. It's a spine-chilling tale that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Authored and illustrated by the acclaimed Sami Bayly, A Curious Collection of Wild Companions showcases endangered species and reminds us of the delicate web of life that connects all living beings. Embrace the wonder of nature, and order your copy of this captivating encyclopedia today!
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