Australian Geographic

Creatura

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Category: LIC- Books Animals & Nature

Bec Crew is a Sydney-based science communicator with a love for weird and wonderful animals. From strange behaviours and special adaptations to newly discovered species and the researchers who find them, her topics celebrate how alien yet relatable so many of the creatures that live amongst us can be. This collection of stories focuses on Australia and the local region, which is home to some perfectly charming oddballs.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Emily G. ★★★★★

The author's enthusiasm for weird animals is contagious—I learned about newly discovered species I'd never heard of and the researchers chasing them. Perfect for anyone who likes their nature writing with a side of strange.

Avery ★★★★★

Finally, a book that digs into the real weirdness of animal adaptations and not just the usual cute stuff. I've already learned about a spider that makes its own decoys, and the writing is just as quirky as the creatures it covers.

Joshua ★★★★★

The chapter on newly discovered species kept me up way past my bedtime, it's just that fascinating. Each weird animal adaptation feels like a little surprise waiting on the next page.