Moray eels are shy, secretive creatures that can be hard to spot on a colorful coral reef. They are extremely common, however, and they have many interesting habits and features. Readers will learn about the moray's flexible body, skillful hunting techniques, and life cycle in this book. A special chapter explains why the moray sometimes has a bad reputation and helps readers to understand the truth about these misunderstood creatures.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, distribution, predators, and life cycle of these tiny sea creatures; and introduces the different types of reefs they build.
In which oceans do bluntnose sharks live? What color is the bluntnose shark? Learn all about these incredible creatures and other sharks in this title.
This exciting series looks at unique and fascinating sea creatures. Each title in the series focuses on one creature and then looks at other similar creatures and species. It includes natural history, adaptations, interactions with humans and other animals, and conservation efforts.
This exciting series looks at unique and fascinating sea creatures. Each title in the series focuses on one creature and then looks at other similar creatures and species. It includes natural history, adaptations, interactions with humans and other animals, and conservation efforts.
"Each title in the Creatures of the Ocean series discusses in detail the feeding and breeding traits of each species, their reproductive processes, their defense mechanisms, and their forms of communication and provides a deeper appreciation of the variety and complexity of life in the ocean"--