Wildlife of the World Digital PDF
Wildlife of the World is a digital PDF encyclopedia from DK, produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. It presents animals, habitats, maps, photographs, and reference data across the planet.
This 482-page digital format is available for instant download after purchase. It is suited to nature enthusiasts, biology students, researchers, and readers who enjoy illustrated natural-history references.
Book Overview
Wildlife of the World surveys the animal life and habitats of the world. DK presents regional coverage of North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and Antarctica.
The book begins with animal habitats and regional environments. It then presents species information through profiles, photography, maps, facts, statistics, and habitat symbols.
Its reference material includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Don E. Wilson contributed the foreword and served as editorial consultant, while the book was produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Animal habitats including forests, grasslands, deserts, wetlands, aquatic environments, mountains, and polar regions.
- Regional wildlife coverage across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and Antarctica.
- Species data panels covering measurements, weight, diet, breeding season where applicable, and status.
- Habitat symbols and location maps for understanding where species live in the wild.
- Regional environments such as the Amazon rainforest, Serengeti savannas, Great Barrier Reef, and Antarctic Peninsula.
- A concluding overview of the animal kingdom, followed by a glossary, index, and acknowledgments.
Why Wildlife of the World Matters
This reference brings together visual documentation and structured natural-history information in one global survey. Its maps, data panels, classification material, and habitat coverage support both browsing and research.
The book also explains the conservation status categories used in its profiles, based on the IUCN Red List terminology described in the reference material. Its accessible structure makes wildlife and geography relevant to general readers and biology students.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Wildlife of the World |
| Author | DK |
| Editorial Consultant | Dr. Don E. Wilson |
| Foreword | Don E. Wilson |
| Contributor | Smithsonian Institution |
| Publisher | DK |
| Imprint Location | New York, New York 10014 |
| Published in the United States by | DK Publishing |
| Published in Great Britain by | Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| Publication Date | October 6, 2015 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| First American Edition | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 482 |
| Print Length | 480 pages |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 137.5 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 144144388 |
| ASIN | 1465438041 |
| ISBN-10 | 9781465438041 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465438041 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4654-3804-1 |
| Item Weight | 6.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.69 x 1.31 x 11.38 inches |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 556 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books); #66 in Plant & Animal Photography; #138 in Biology of Wildlife; #167 in Outdoors & Nature Reference |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2015 Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| Printed In | China |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical copy is shipped. Access is available after purchase through an appropriate PDF reader, Kindle app, tablet, desktop computer, mobile device, or compatible reading app.
Because this is a PDF, display quality and navigation may vary by device and reading application. A Kindle device is not required when using a suitable Kindle app.
FAQ
When can I access the digital book?
Access is available after purchase, and the PDF is provided for instant download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download with no physical shipping.
Which devices support the file?
The PDF works with suitable Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.
Download this digital reference to explore its global coverage of wildlife, habitats, maps, and species information.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| PDF Metadata Author | Don E. Wilson |
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