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In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts: A Horrifyingly Fascinating Journey

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Scary Monsters and Super Creeps: In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts

by Dom Joly

4.2 out of 5

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In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts is a fascinating journey into the world of the most bizarre and grotesque creatures that have ever lived. Author Bryn Mawr takes readers on a tour of the animal kingdom, from the depths of the ocean to the jungles of the Our Book Library, in search of the ugliest, most unusual, and most fascinating creatures on Earth.

Along the way, Mawr introduces readers to a cast of characters that includes the blobfish, the ugliest fish in the world; the aye-aye, a nocturnal lemur with huge eyes and long, spindly fingers; and the anglerfish, a deep-sea creature with a bioluminescent lure that attracts prey. Mawr also explores the science behind these creatures' unique features, explaining how their physical adaptations help them survive in their harsh environments.

In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the natural world or who simply enjoys a good scare. It is a book that will both amaze and disgust you, and it will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty of even the most grotesque creatures.

Praise for In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts

"Bryn Mawr has written a fascinating and informative book about some of the most bizarre and grotesque creatures on Earth. In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the natural world or who simply enjoys a good scare." - The New York Times

"In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts is a fascinating journey into the world of the most bizarre and grotesque creatures that have ever lived. Bryn Mawr takes readers on a tour of the animal kingdom, from the depths of the ocean to the jungles of the Our Book Library, in search of the ugliest, most unusual, and most fascinating creatures on Earth." - The Washington Post

"Bryn Mawr's writing is engaging and informative, and his descriptions of these creatures are both vivid and disgusting. In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the natural world or who simply enjoys a good scare." - The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Bryn Mawr is a naturalist and author who has written extensively about the natural world. He is the author of several books, including In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts and The Book of Strange Creatures.

Scary Monsters and Super Creeps: In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts

by Dom Joly

4.2 out of 5