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The Bedside Ark: A riotous assembly of unrespectable creatures
This riotous assembly of unrespectable creatures comprises 42 short accounts of southern Africa’s vibrant collection of wild animals.
From the one-of-its-kind aardvark to the wilfully ignorant ostrich; the Houdini-like honey badger to the precariously specialised klipspringer; and from the curvaceous, sports-model springbok to the recklessly insensitive hyaena – this book airs the dirty laundry (and shares the trade secrets) of some of our wackiest, most eccentric fauna. Many of the stories are illustrated with delightful line drawings.
Basing his accounts on accurate, true-to-life detail, but always looking on the light side, author David Muirhead captures the weird and wonderful lives of his subjects, investigating their often exaggerated reputations, their habits, weaknesses, armouries and modi operandi.
At once informative and hugely entertaining, this riotous assembly will appeal to anyone with the slightest interest in wildlife.
From the one-of-its-kind aardvark to the wilfully ignorant ostrich; the Houdini-like honey badger to the precariously specialised klipspringer; and from the curvaceous, sports-model springbok to the recklessly insensitive hyaena – this book airs the dirty laundry (and shares the trade secrets) of some of our wackiest, most eccentric fauna. Many of the stories are illustrated with delightful line drawings.
Basing his accounts on accurate, true-to-life detail, but always looking on the light side, author David Muirhead captures the weird and wonderful lives of his subjects, investigating their often exaggerated reputations, their habits, weaknesses, armouries and modi operandi.
At once informative and hugely entertaining, this riotous assembly will appeal to anyone with the slightest interest in wildlife.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2016
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October 24, 2018
A short little book that is proudly South African. David writes hilariously about animals we never think about twice. It includes bits of information of the animals and how humans have been interacting with them throughout life on earth. Highly recommend for teens and adults alike. Stories are short, 2-4 pages for each animal. Very easy and quick to read.
June 14, 2017
An informative, easy and very enjoyable read.
March 3, 2018
A most delightful book, related with such humour.
Worthwhile to have one's own copy to dip into every now and then. Mood lifting!
Worthwhile to have one's own copy to dip into every now and then. Mood lifting!
April 14, 2017
I loved the refreshing and humorous approach to conveying unique information about each of the animals featured in this book! I will dip back into it over and over again in future!
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