The Secret Life of Butterflies

(Hardback)

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A beautifully illustrated book on the fascinating lives of these delicate creatures.

This glorious guide uncovers the often surprising secret life of butterflies. Learn how to recognize the different types of butterfly species, discover how they evolved and how they eat, sleep and travel the world.
Rena Ortega's marvellous illustrations accompany text by Roger Vila, one of the world's greatest butterfly experts, who explains why these beautiful insects are so important.

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'Full of stunningly detailed, water-colour illustrations by Rena Ortega and clear, concise text by Roger Vila. It is evident that extensive research has been carried out to put this book together and the big format makes this feel very special indeed' - @bookishwaytoplay
'So visually pleasing and full of the most interesting information incredible' - @posies_book_club
'A book to make us all say wow the illustrations are stunning and really draw the eye to the page Fascinating, absorbing and lots of fun to read over and over again' - Armadillo
'A welcome addition to the bookshelf of a little nature enthusiast or curious mind, this is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated non-fiction title' - @paper.ren

Author Bio

Roger Vila is the Principal Investigator of the Butterfly Diversity and Evolution Lab at the Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Barcelona, and has directed an international project that, over 15 years, has sequenced 97% of European butterfly species. Rena Ortega is renowned for her illustrations of the natural world. Thames & Hudson published her book The Secret Life of Whales in 2021.