How birds fly and other marvels of the animal world. Anna Maria Caldara. 1992.

Do you know how birds are able to lift themselves from the ground and fly through the air, seemingly without effort? Do you know why a female black widow spider will sometimes consume her mate after copulation? Do you know how chameleons and octopi are able to achieve near-instant color switches?

How Birds Fly and Other Marvels of the Animal World is a fascinating look at a wide range of mystifying behaviors throughout the animal world - from the tiniest hummingbird to the gargantuan humpback whale. The mysteries of flight are uncovered, as are the wonders of migration, camouflage, defense, communication, courtship and much more. Full of stunning full-color photographs and original illustrations, this volume is sure to fascinate and inform