Describes how different animals, such as elephants, birds, horses, and fish, keep themselves clean.

Describes how such animals as turkey vultures, bats, buffalo, and turtles keep themselves clean.

"Describes how living in a family group helps dolphins thrive in their environment. Life cycle, habitat, and interaction with people are explained"--Provided by publisher.

Describes some unusual habits of animals and insects, including those that eat excrement, regurgitate their food before eating it, suck blood, and create slime.

"Describes how living in a family group helps elephants thrive in their environment. Life cycle, habitat, and interaction with people are explained"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes how living in a family group helps wolves thrive in their environment. Life cycle, habitat, and interaction with people are explained"--Provided by publisher.

Life-size illustrations of rodent species from around the world accompany simple, thorough text describing their life cycles, sizes, habitats, and ranges.

Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail."