商品簡介
This informative and entertaining book is full of captivating facts about the world's Seals and Sea Lions. Endearing ocean hunters, Seals are full of character and are a favourite animal for many people around the world. Did you know? ... Seals can reach speeds of forty kilometres per hour, dive to depths of two kilometres and hold their breath under water for two hours. Another name for the Seal family is the Pinnipeds, which translates as ' flipper footed' - it's quite an accurate description for these animals. Seal breeding colonies can be huge - one in Africa holds two hundred thousand animals. Each spread covers a different aspect of Seal life, from, from ' What's for dinner?' and ' Special adaptations' to ' Family life' and ' Seal gatherings' . The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.
