Mary Sundstrom

Introduces unusual sea animals, such as the two-spotted octopus, Florida fighting conch, purple jellyfish, and fireworm.

Describes various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa.

Describes interesting birds such as the flightless single-wattled cassowary; the brown pelican, whose beak holds more than its belly; the graceful swimmer, the hoatzin, and others.