Protecting the Future by Susan Stoker

Protecting the Future by Susan Stoker

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world's most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest.

For many people, one of the most rewarding experiences of travel is seeing creatures you wouldn't encounter back home. Whether you set out to see them on safari or spot them by sheer luck, there's a thrill and a beauty in watching a wild animal in its natural habitat.

That's why we created Lonely Planet's A-Z of Wildlife Watching. It's packed with stunning photos, details of each creature's habits and characteristics, and tips on how to increase the chances of an encounter.

Inside, you'll find all the most iconic animals like lions, tigers, elephants and sharks, but we've gone even further than these headline acts to showcase the mind-blowing diversity of the natural world, with other animals including: snow leopards, mountain goats, antelopes, fennec foxes, giant albatrosses, hog-nosed bats, giant clams, corals, whales, wobbegongs, birdwing butterflies and Hercules beetles.

Created in consultation with biologist and writer Amy-Jane Beer, and with a foreword by nature photographer Mark Carwardine.

Susan Stoker is the author of the bestseller Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes, SEAL of Protection, and Delta Force Heroes series, which has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal. Stoker, who is married to a retired army noncommissioned officer, has lived all across the country, from Missouri and California to Colorado and Texas, and now calls Tennessee home. Stoker enjoys creating tales in which romance turns to love, as he is a firm believer in happily ever after. Visit www.stokeraces.com to learn more about the author and her work, or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorsusanstoker.