Wild Babies: Photographs of Baby Animals from Giraffes to Hummingbirds [Hardcover]

Bestselling author and photographer Traer Scott captures the magic and wonder of a young animal's first weeks of life in this heartwarming collection of photographs. Featuring portraits of more than 30 baby animals,Wild Babiesprovides a glimpse into the rarely seen world of newborn creatures. From rambunctious little kangaroos and fluffy fox cubs to a wide-eyed elephant seal pup and a tiny painted turtle, these playful images are paired with engaging text that highlights the remarkable moments in wild infants' first days as they learn to eat, walk, swim, and fly. Animal lovers will delight in these close-up shots and fun trivia celebrating the unique personalities of irresistibly cute creatures navigating their way out into the world for the very first time.Traer Scott is a photographer and a bestselling author. She teaches photography at the Rhode Island School of Design.“Baby animals in all their glory.… [Scott] strives to educate her readers while winning their hearts with her photography.” —Boston Globe“We dare you not to smile while looking at these baby balls of fluff and feathers.” —Readers Digest“Baby animals in all their glory.… [Scott] strives to educate her readers while winning their hearts with her photography.” —Boston Globe“Animal lovers, prepare yourselves to be absolutely smitten with these close-up photos of baby animals as they navigate the wondrous first weeks of their lives. Award-winning photographer Traer Scott’s newest book,Wild Babies,is a heartwarming portfolio of newborn creatures. The animals range from palm-sized cottontails to opossum brothers tripping over tails to wide-eye seal pups, ensuring an encyclopedic breadth of the baby animal kingdom.” —My Modern Met“Is there anything sweeter than an infant opossum with soft gray fur, translucent pink nose and shining onyx lÓ-