{"product_id":"a-curious-collection-of-peculiar-creatures-an-illustrated-encyclopedia-9781615196937","title":"A Curious Collection of Peculiar Creatures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia","description":"Publisher's Note: \u003ci\u003eA Curious Collection of Peculiar Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e was previously published in Australia as \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What's your favorite animal--a majestic lion, a graceful horse? Those are great choices, but have you considered the fangtooth moray eel? It has two rows of icicle-shaped teeth! And the monkey slug caterpillar is ready to cuddle . . . just look out for the stingers all over its body (and its six limbs that \u003ci\u003etechnically\u003c\/i\u003e aren't legs)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It's true, these animals are a little different--but their unusual features often give them incredible superpowers. Take the nearly blind star-nosed mole: Its pink, flower-shaped nose can detect the microscopic texture of everything it touches, and it does this at warp speed--up to 12 objects per second!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What's more, many of these weird, wonderful creatures need our help: They're endangered, and we can't afford to ignore their well-being any longer. It's time to find a peculiar creature to love! Why not the blobfish?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBayly, Sami:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSami Bayly\u003c\/b\u003e holds a degree in natural history illustration from the University of Newcastle. She's drawn to the weird and wonderful--finding the beauty and importance in all living things, regardless of their appearance--and is eager to share her appreciation with others. She lives in Newcastle, Australia. Visit her at SamiBayly.com.","brand":"Experiment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647130112274,"sku":"9781615196937","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6d7f65b7-a2de-46af-902a-b6a3bf4865d9.jpg?v=1733195421","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-curious-collection-of-peculiar-creatures-an-illustrated-encyclopedia-9781615196937","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}