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4-6DK Secret Worlds series.
This book's copious color photos of bared fangs and attacking animals (a zebra is brought down by a lion; a caiman is in the death grip of an anaconda) may be viewed as somewhat sensationalistic, but Setford does a fine job explaining food chains, hunting strategies, and camouflage techniques. Unfortunately, the book's small trim size results in a cluttered appearance. Glos., ind.