"See stunning images of everyday animals, including a great-horned owl, American alligator, bluegill, striped skunk, gold-green sweat bee, cave salamander, sidewinder, and many other eye-catching creatures. Each Curious Critter is photographed against a white backdrop, showcasing the animals' colors, textures, shapes, and seeming "personalities." Each photo is accompanied with a short narrative, told from the critter's perspective, that educates and entertains."--Publisher's description. Photographs and lyrical text explain some aspects of the natural histories of common North American animals.