Secret World
Singapore is home to almost 30,000 species, but many remain largely invisible to humans. Nick Baker takes us into the fascinating secret world of insects and tiny creatures, exploring everything from battling bullfrogs and a hive of dwarf honey bees to a rare species of praying mantis that distracts predators by dancing.
Singapore is home to almost 30,000 species, but many remain largely invisible to humans. Nick Baker takes us into the fascinating secret world of insects and tiny creatures, exploring everything from battling bullfrogs and a hive of dwarf honey bees to a rare species of praying mantis that distracts predators by dancing.
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