The illustrated compendium of amazing animal facts

By Maja Säfström

Subjects: New York Times bestseller, Pictorial works, Miscellanea, Animals, nyt:animals=2016-05-08, Animals, pictorial works

Description: An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja S̈äfström. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? These and many more fascinating and surprising facts about the animal kingdom (Bees never sleep! Starfish don't have brains!) are illustrated with whimsical detail in this charming collection.