Discover the incredible features and characteristics of some of the natural world’s most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the latest gorgeously illustrated hardcover encyclopaedia from award-winning author and illustrator Sami Bayly.
Pore over beautifully detailed illustrations of some of the most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals in the natural world. Discover how these species fit into the history of the animal kingdom and why they have become extinct or are under threat.
Featuring facts and astonishing illustrations about sixty amazing animals, including the Western black rhino, thylacine, dodo, South Island giant moa and Tapanuli orangutan, as well as megafauna such as the giant wombat-like diprotodon and the crocodile-like Quinkana. Plus creatures with mysterious origins like Delcourt’s giant gecko.
Children and adults alike will wonder at the contribution these animals have made to the natural world while being reminded of the importance of wildlife conservation.
Get creative with these fun-packed colouring sheets, featuring different extinct animals!
Download the colouring sheets here.
Buy a copy of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals here.
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This looks like such a beautiful and important book. The mention of the Tapanuli orangutan really hit home—it’s heartbreaking to think about critically endangered species we could still lose in our lifetime. Illustrations like Sami Bayly’s are such a powerful way to connect people emotionally to these animals and their stories.
As someone who loves creating characters, I often draw inspiration from the natural world. The unique features of animals, like the thylacine’s stripes or a dodo’s shape, are fantastic sparks for imagination. Sometimes, I even use an original character creator to quickly brainstorm ideas inspired by such incredible, real-life creatures. This book seems like it would be a wonderful reference for any artist or storyteller wanting to celebrate biodiversity, past and present. Can’t wait to get a copy!