Nature Book

The crow family: the cleverest, most resourceful, most entertaining of birds, and all around us all the time. Known to make strong and lifelong relationships with humans, they are found in all their variety worldwide. All cultures have myths and legends about them and they are endlessly fascinating. This book explains the physiology of the bird and describes the eight types found in the UK. From the ravens at the tower to the jackdaw in your garden they can engender delight and fear in equal measure. Contents: • Physiology • UK Natives - Raven - Crow - Rook - Hooded Crow - Chough - Magpie - Jackdaw - Jay • Myth & Legend • Art & Literature

In this new book on native butterflies we look at the lifecycle of the butterfly alongside many other fascinating facts, all brought to life by the brilliant photography of Andrew Fusek Peters. With consideration given to the physiological and environmental backdrop of the UK's butterfly population, as well as its inclusion in myth and legend, art and literature, The Butterfly Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with brand new photography and artwork.

The only truly semi-aquatic member of the weasel family, otters were once a common sight in UK rivers and lakes, but now less so. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the otter's inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature, The Otter Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with brand new photography and artwork.

The Badger Book takes its place as part of Graffeg's compact, accessible Nature Book series, exploring our relationship with some of Britain's best-loved wild creatures. This addition introduces the wonderfully mysterious and enigmatic Meles meles to the newly curious with fresh information in store for those with a long-standing interest. An inhabitant of these lands for thousands of years, badgers have been both revered and reviled, cherished and tormented, beloved and brutalised – The Badger Book takes a closer look at Britain's largest carnivorous mammal. Alongside magical photography, we examine the science – and politics – around bTB and the controversial badger cull as well as introducing a passionate group of ordinary people dedicated to rescuing them, followed by a meander through the myth, legend, art and literature which has incorporated them into our culture. Chapters include: Badger Physiology Badger Watching Badger Threats The Cull The Badger Protectors: Wounded Badger Patrol Cheshire Badgers in Myth & Legend Badgers in Art & Literature

Take an intimate journey with award-winning wildlife photographer Drew Buckley as he observes the trials and joys of the Atlantic Puffin, the UK's most recognizable seabird. Featuring stunning photography, The Puffin Book provides an informative insight into the daily struggles of this tenacious little bird. The Puffin Book is the latest in the compact, accessible Wildlife Book series, exploring our relationship with some of Britain's best-loved wild creatures. Sections include: - The Atlantic Puffin - Puffins Through the Seasons - Migration - Questions & Answers - Puffin in Myth, Legend and Art

A welcome visitor heard rustling through our hedges or spotted shuffling across our lawns, hedgehogs are a celebrated addition to every garden and their proper care and conservation valuable to numerous other species. Through informative chapters ranging from the physiological and environmental to the inclusion of the hedgehog in myth, legend, art and literature, The Hedgehog Book is an ideal guide to its subject for all nature lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout with new photography and artwork. Chapters include: • Hedgehog Life • Threats to Hedgehogs • The Hedgehog in Myth and Legend • The Hedgehog in Art and Literature