Book excerpt: From the majestic elephants of the African savannah to the tiny ants of your backyard, the animal kingdom is a source of endless fascination and wonder. In this beautifully illustrated work, Robert Huish offers readers a comprehensive look at the creatures that populate the world around us. Whether you're a nature lover or simply interested in exploring the mysteries of life on earth, The Wonders of the Animal Kingdom is sure to delight and inspire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.