In the Womb

State of the art visual effects, computer graphics, and real-time moving ultrasound pictures are giving us never-before-seen pictures from inside the mammalian womb. This book highlights the development of three different mammalian specials: the bottlenose dolphin, the Asian elephant, and the golden retriever. Along with comparisons to other mammals, including humans, and to other animals, it lays out the differences and similarities between the animals and offers answers to difficult questions as to why each animal evolved its particular reproductive strategy in the way that it did. "In the Womb: Animals" is a must for animal lovers and any one fascinated with the science and miracle of life and birth.

ISBN 1426201753   Pages 160 ISBN13 9781426201752 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher National Geographic Society   Weight (grammes) 714 Imprint National Geographic Society   Published in Hanover, PA Format Hardback   Height (mm) 236 Publication date 03 Jun 2009   Width (mm) 213 Library of Congress 2008049996   Spine width (mm) 17 DEWEY 573.67   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

"These unforgettable images remind us that every animal's story begins even before it enters the world. From our beloved dogs to exotic creatures, this book reveals how biology and behavior begin to intertwine from the very first moments of life." -Melissa Jo Peltier, co-author of "Cesar's Way "and executive producer of "The Dog Whisperer" ,"" . . "a book of breathtaking beauty and awesome drama. Brisk text and vivid images of embryos remind us of our shared ancestry with other animals, from dogs to dolphins, penguins to kangaroos. The astonishing transition to birth reminds us that all of us are capable of wondrous transformations. Thank you, Michael Sims, for this glorious tribute to the artistry of the womb."-Sy Montgomery, author of "The Good Good Pig "and" Journey of the Pink Dolphins ""How can an air-breathing dolphin be born underwater? Why does a jellybean-sized kangaroo fetus decide to crawl out of the womb? Reading how species develop their diverse abilities while still in the womb is not just exhilarating; it is humbling to be reminded of the astounding diversity of life."-Bruce Fogle, author of "New Dog "and "The New Encyclopedia of the Dog" "I cannot suggest a better present to a dog lover (or dolphin fanatic or elephant aficionado) than this beautiful book. Not only will you be enchanted by the images, the text too is quite wonderful, telling you lots of fascinating things I bet you didn't (I didn't) know."-Jeffrey Masson, author of "When Elephants Weep "and "Do Dogs Never Lie"" about Love"""In the Womb: Animals "offers a new window into animals' amazing beginnings, through incredibleimages and thought-provoking text and true to National Geographic's marvelous interpretation of life on our planet." -Joan Embery, president of the Embery Institute for Wildlife Conservation and conservation ambassador for the Zoological Society of San Diego

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