There are so many mysteries to animal migrations. Why do animals migrate? How do they find their way? How do they last long distances and how do they survive when there are hungry predators?

All of these questions are answered in the pages of this book. We’re told that there are many reasons why animals migrate: a change of season, a scarcity of food, overcrowding or just wanting a new place to breed. And when they do migrate, it’s so much safer in numbers.

And we’re told, from rock drawings in caves, that, for over 60 000 years, hoofed animals travelled across the African savannah. And it is still happening! In this book we follow some of their spectacular journeys: Mammals like zebras, whales, dolphins and bats. Seabirds and hummingbirds, insects like butterflies and dragonflies, fish like salmon and eels, reptiles like snakes and lizards, and even frogs and toads! Pages of wonderful walkers and swimmers, and even marchers like the Red Land Crabs on Christmas Island, who are famous for marching from their inland forest homes to the sea.

So much to read and talk about with every page awash with incredible information and wonderful photography to gaze at.

With this book in your home, having dinner with your young ones will never be the same again.

Reviewed by Merle Morcom
Age Guide 8+