This up-to-date, comprehensive animal catalog explores, in detail, each major animal group and provides fascinating profiles of over 2,000 individual species. Visually breathtaking, spectacular photographic portraits bring a vast array of animals to life. Each species profile is supported by maps and symbols showing distribution and habitat, as well as key information on size, population, and conservation status, making this invaluable reference a must-read for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.