Capybara a first field guide to the biggest rodent in the world

Head into the wild to study capybaras in this field guide for kids. Join expert Dr. Julia Mata as she explains why capybaras hang out with birds and what causes them to eat their own poop! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologist...

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Main Author: Mata, Julia, Dr (Author)
Other Authors: Westermann, Greco (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Neon Squid, [2024]
Edition:[Hardcover edition].
Series:Young zoologist.
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Summary:Head into the wild to study capybaras in this field guide for kids. Join expert Dr. Julia Mata as she explains why capybaras hang out with birds and what causes them to eat their own poop! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologists.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
ISBN:9781684495122 :
1684495121 :
9781684495122
1684495121
Author Notes:

Dr. Julia Mata is an Argentine ecologist with a background in conservation and rewilding. Julia started working with capybaras in 2017 during her PhD and has loved them ever since! She spent countless hours with capybaras in the Iberá wetlands in Argentina while collecting data on their impact on the ecosystem. She currently works for Rewilding Europe and previously worked on Neon Squid's book Rewilding .

Greco Westermann is an illustrator based in Valencia, Spain. He has always been fascinated by creatures, both real and imaginary, cute or creepy. He draws a great amount of inspiration from the natural world and you will often find him drawing animals to highlight their unique shapes, geometry, and patterns.