Book excerpt: Create miniature versions of your favorite creatures! Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata. This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring your origami skills to the next level and help you to explore the endless possibilities of paper folding. This full-color book has detailed, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly how to fold each of the 32 impressive animals, including: Bison--A sturdy model with a distinctive hump and a beard Elk--Boasts an impressive rack of antlers in a contrasting color Flying Squirrel--A kinetic piece captured mid-flight with its "wings" outstretched Dachshund--An adorable "stretched" pup who makes an amusing companion Kangaroo--A muscular marsupial with a sweet little joey peeking out from its pouch Gorilla--A powerful presence with a furrowed brow that will make you think twice before going too close And many more! Kawahata's clever projects draw their realism from unique and innovative folding patterns--no wet folding required!