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This fascinating, highly-illustrated non-fiction book explores the work of 17 scientists from around the world, each of whom has focused their research on a specific animal or region.

Readers are presented with a wealth of fun facts about a range of animals, from dogs and roosters to humpback whales and Antarctic midges. They will also find out about some of the ingenious methods scientists have devised to study their subjects.

For example, when researchers wore a series of masks while interacting with crows, they learned that the birds could remember human faces and were able to communicate details about these humans to other crows.

And when scientists discovered that jaguars love the smell of certain perfumes, they sprayed the scent near hidden cameras, which enabled them to capture rare images of the elusive cats. The scientists hope that by learning more about jaguar behaviour, they'll be able to better protect these endangered creatures.

Each glossy page is packed full of colourful, amusing illustrations, while a useful glossary at the end explains some key concepts and terminology. A fabulous book for budding scientists and anyone with an interest in animals.