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Nature Is Metal: It's a Life-Eats-Life World

by Ettore R. Paolucci

Nature at its most unforgiving

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Nature at its most unforgiving

Organized by ecosystems—including forests, savannas, and oceans—with a separate section on natural phenomena, this illustrated guide surveys more than 75 species and their survival strategies. The examples range from jewel wasps and bronzeback snakes to the sandbox tree, alongside phenomena such as volcanic lightning and avalanches. Dramatic wildlife photographs are paired with biological information, giving the book a focus on the mechanisms of hunting, defense, and survival across the natural world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in animal biology and survival strategies
  • Readers who enjoy dramatic wildlife photography
  • Fans of nature books covering formidable species and extreme natural phenomena

Themes

Predation and huntingAnimal survival and defenseEcosystemsNatural phenomena

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Book overview

From a sensational social media account comes a visual celebration of nature at its rawest--featuring the deadliest and toughest animals on Earth and what it really takes to survive.

From the viral Instagram account @natureismetal, discover the most badass animals on the planet with this no-holds-barred celebration of nature at its most head-bangingly metal. Packed with dramatic--and utterly brutal--photographs and eye-popping biological info on more than 75 species that are not to be messed with, Nature Is Metal is a raw and unforgiving celebration of deadly hunting techniques, ingenious survival tactics, and much more.

Jewel wasps that stab and zombify prey, then bury their victims alive as a living pantry for their hatching eggs. Bronzeback snakes that literally fly through the jungle air to make their attack. Sandbox trees that blast poisonous, shrapnel-like bark at up to 160 mph. With sections separated ecosystems such as forests, savannas, and oceans--plus a face-melting section on natural phenomena like volcanic lightning and avalanches--this is anything but your touchy-feely nature book.

Welcome to the pit--try not to get kicked in the face!
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