Book 1

Weird and Wonderful Pets

by Stewart McPherson

Published 2 September 2019
Weird & Wonderful Pets 1 features fourteen groups of exotic and unusual little creatures that can be safely and ethically reared at home. Packed with colour photographs and drawings, as well as key information and useful tips from the world's leading experts, Weird & Wonderful Pets offers everything you need to know to obtain, successfully rear and breed your own mini-zoo!
Detailed text and illustrations break down and explain each group of creatures' life cycle, biology and ecology. Written in detailed and accessible language, Weird & Wonderful Pets is aimed at a broad audience, from age 12 through to adults, and will appeal to students, schools, naturalists, pet enthusiasts and all those interested in science and conservation. This is the must have book for those interested in exotic small pets. The fourteen groups of invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles featured in this title are: Butterflies and moths, stick and leaf insects, mantises, giant millipedes, tropical beetles, tarantulas, scorpions, tailless whip scorpions and vinegaroons, dart frogs and tree frogs, harmless snakes, geckos, dragons, iguanas, chameleons and freshwater turtles.