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In Elkhorn Slough, an inlet on the California coast, seagrass grows healthy and strong in the shallow water. This healthy seagrass baffled marine biologist Brent Hughes. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae, causing the seagrass to die. Why was the seagrass thriving? As Brent investigated, signs pointed to an unexpected player helping to keep the seagrass healthy: sea otters! What do these top predators have to do with an aquatic grass at the opposite end of the food chain?

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game - and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items.

Crack, crack...animal babies are hatched all over the place. Can you figure out who's who? The text hints at what the eggs contain: "Hidden in a rock cave / Deep beneath the ocean waves / Their mother wraps her long arms around / To keep these eggs safe and sound." The observant young nature lover will find a visual clue of what animal the mother might be. The next spread provides the answer - in this case, it's an octopus. The second spread also provides fascinating facts about the species.

Oahu tree snails and pink velvet worms are two examples of endangered invertebrates. Few of them exist in the wild. Other invertebrates have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Listen to this book to find out!

How does a robin know when to feed her chicks? Who teaches young otters how to swim? Join Ms. McLean's class on a field trip to the zoo to find out! They're keeping track of patterns in animal behavior by observing different species and recording what they see. Learn to watch for the behavior patterns of wildlife in your backyard!

What is a reptile? Turtles, iguanas, crocodiles, and many other creatures are all reptiles!

What is an amphibian? Frogs, toads, and salamanders and are all amphibians!

What is a fish? Stingrays, goldfish, sharks, and many other creatures are all fish!

What would you do if you found an alligator in your garage? Or if you spotted a mountain lion downtown? In cities and suburbs around the world, wild creatures are showing up where we least expect them. Not all of them arrive by accident, and some are here to stay. As the human population tops seven billion, animals are running out of space. Their natural habitats are surrounded - and sometimes even replaced - by highways, shopping centers, office parks, and subdivisions. The result? A wildlife invasion of our urban neighborhoods.

Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year...and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working to answer these questions...and save the world's honeybees before it's too late.

What does it mean to migrate? Discover which animals migrate and why they migrate.

Brought to you by Puffin. Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little . . . wilder? These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. From the...

Poo comes in all shapes and sizes. Every animal has its own special sort, and some have fascinating uses for it. Wombats use their cube-shaped droppings to mark their territory; potato beetles build a shield of dung for defence; male hippos spray out a faecal shower to attract mates; and rabbits and dung beetles eat their pellets for extra nutrition. We might call it "waste" but in fact, poo is among the most useful stuff on Earth.

Elephant memory, honeybee communication, octopus intelligence, monarch butterfly migration, and dolphin names! Volume one includes a fact, lesson, and story about each of these fascinating subjects that your kids will love! Not just a list of facts, this book includes heartwarming, educational stories about our animal friends on topics like friendship, bravery, and the importance of helping others in our big, beautiful world. The quick chapters are perfect for car rides, travel, or bedtime!

Hör Dich schlau! Die erfolgreiche Wissens-Hörspielreihe geht weiter. Haie – bedrohte Jäger: Schon seit über 400 Millionen Jahren schwimmen Haie durch die Meere. Doch wie konnten sie so lange überleben? Welche Arten von Haien kennen wir heute? Wie jagen und was fressen sie? Und warum muss sich ein Hai nie Sorgen um sein Gebiss machen? Finde Antworten auf diese und viele weitere spannende Fragen! Erfahre außerdem, wie Haie erforscht werden und warum die scheuen Jäger bedroht sind.

Wasserschweine – sanfte Riesen der Feuchtgebiete, gesellig und hervorragende Schwimmer. Von den Wäldern des Amazonas bis zu den Überschwemmungsgebieten des Pantanal prägen sie ihre Lebensräume und faszinieren Forscher wie Tierfreunde.

Zombies have no control of their own minds. Some of the world’s tiniest organisms are parasites turning their hosts into zombies, controlling their behavior. Listeners will learn all about these creatures and the real-life zombies they are making.

How many people did the man-eating lions of Tsavo really kill in 1898? Did lions once roam wild in North America? And just how large can a lion “super pride” become? Lions have always lived at the edge of human imagination — admired as kings, feared as hunters, and woven into myth, history, and art. 101 Super Facts & More About Lions takes you deep into the real world of these legendary big cats through fast, fascinating facts and unforgettable true stories.

Löwen – manche bewundern sie als majestätische Könige der Tierwelt, andere fürchten sie als Menschenfresser. Ganz gleich, auf welcher Seite du stehst – dieses Hörbuch, 101 Superfakten & mehr über Löwen, bereichert dein Wissen über diese legendären Großkatzen mit spannenden Geschichten und überraschenden Details, die selbst echte Löwenfans verblüffen.

Embark on a captivating journey through the wilds of our planet with "Critter Chronicles: Fun Facts about Animals for Kids." This mesmerizing children's book unveils the astonishing lives of animals across diverse ecosystems, from the luminescent depths of the ocean to the icy expanses of the Arctic, the lush canopies of rain forests, and the vast openness of the plains.