Life-Size Zoo: From Tiny Rodents to Gigantic Eleph

The claim to fame for this oversize collection of animal portraits is that each animal is shown at “actual size.” The striking photographs, taken at Japanese zoos, provide a rare opportunity to see animal faces up close (for bigger animals, like the elephant, the pages fold out) from the tiger’s pink tongue to an armadillo and hedgehog, shown in profile, as well as rolled up tight. . The stellar photographs, playful format and informative content create a highly appealing package. Each photograph is accompanied by a profile including body length, weight, and natural habitat, as well as fun facts about the animal.