This is a host of extraordinary photographs and facts about the world of animals, offering a uniquely Ripley's take on the animal kingdom. Did you know that snakes can survive for six months without eating? Have you ever seen a show-jumping rabbit? Is it true that a mouse has more bones than a human being? What does a blobfish look like? An instantly engaging, bright new book in an attractive format, Fun Facts & Silly Stories is aimed squarely at the younger Ripley reader. Large, colourful type and entertaining images educate and inform in a humorous style. Incredible facts are supplemented by explanatory stories and information throughout.