
The Ultimate Guide (1996)
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Darren Flaxstone — Editor
Episodes 4
Crocodiles
They can live for a century, wait a year between meals, and deliver 16 tons of crushing force with their jaws. Is it any wonder the ancient Egyptians revered the crocodile? Examine the unique talents — including infrasonic communication and suspended animation — that make the world's largest reptile such a tenacious predator and survivor.
Read MoreDolphins
Almost everybody loves dolphins. Some people think of them as being cooperative, intelligent and caring. Others even view them as being highly evolved versions of ourselves. Now the latest research has shed new light on these fascinating creatures, and some of it is surprising. In this Ultimate Guide volume, experience the beauty and wonder of dolphins and their underwater realm. Marvel at their spectacular - and seemingly impossible - acrobatics. Dive with them to depths of six hundred feet. Learn about their complex social skills, and discover the fantastically diverse membership of this far-flung family - including the mysterious freshwater dolphins of China, India and South America
Read MoreHouse Cats
Covering the domestic cat in great detail, The Ultimate Guide: House Cats is both informative and humourous. Illustrated in detail are how man and cats have become companions over the last 4,000 years and how the cat has never really been domesticated even though we think they've been. The familiar Ultimate Guide techniques are used to demonstrate why they can see in the dark, why they can jump so high and why they land on their feet. Also, explore a house with a 150 foot cat path that runs through the entire house, hanging from the ceiling.
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