WHAT ON EARTH?

WHAT ON EARTH? is a compendium of 100 of the coolest, weirdest, and most intriguing recently discovered species, from a fungus that reproduces by turning ants into zombies to a frog so tiny it can fit on your thumb to a spider named after David Bowie, compiled by the International Institute of Species Exploration.

Readers of all ages are fascinated by the incredible variety of species that also call our planet home. Remarkably—despite our vast scientific knowledge—new species are constantly being discovered. Every year, the International Institute for Species Exploration releases their Top 10 New Species list to broad media attention—and now, they’ve compiled the best of these astounding discoveries, all in one book. WHAT ON EARTH? showcases one hundred of the world’s most fascinating new species, from animals to plants to bacteria, among them: • A dangerous cobra that can spit its venom ten feet • A spider named after David Bowie • A frog so tiny it can fit on your thumbnail • A fungus that turns ants into zombies • A flower that weighs as much as a small child As you'll see, this book features lush, vibrant photos of the one hundred new species, as well as maps that indicate the regions where they can be located. It's a perfect gift for nature lovers of all ages. Quentin Wheeler is a longtime professor of entomology and founder of the International Institute for Species Exploration. Sara Pennak manages the Institute’s reports and public outreach activities. Both authors live in Arizona.