This guide explores the realm of the world's most terrifying animals.

Find out about the ways these animals hunt and kill their prey and what they do to defend themselves from attack.

From the largest lions to the tiniest mosquitoes, the book examines the characteristics and lifestyles of our planet's strongest, most vicious and most poisonous creatures.

Information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery and each chapter offers Website links, book lists, places to visit and career information.