Wild in the City

Stories of animals that have adapted to urban life told as real adventures, full of unexpected events and plot twists ​

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For years, we’ve seen growing numbers of wild animals in our cities. It is fascinating to discover the way they’ve adapted to cities that might be very different from their natural environments. This book brings together some of the most interesting stories and most surprising anecdotes about urban animals. Parrots, birds of prey, swallows, bats, even mosquitoes – all of them star in the different episodes, which describe their characteristics, biology, and survival strategies.​

Key points:

◊ Urban safari​

An “urban safari” told through 15 stories that unveil the wild world hidden in our cities ​

◊ ​For animals lovers​

An innovative book for readers interested in the animal kingdom that presents animals in an unusual habitat ​

◊ ​Illustrated by Andrea Antinori ​

Features artwork by one of the most talented and acclaimed figures in contemporary illustration.​

Rights sold: simplified Chinese​

Author & Illustrator

Bruno Cignini​ (author)

Zoologist and urban wildlife expert, Bruno Cignini has spent over thirty years studying biodiversity and animal behavior. A frequent scientific expert on popular Italian television shows, he is the author of more than 180 scientific and educational publications, dedicated to bringing nature closer to readers of all ages.​

​Andrea Antinori​ (illustrator) 

Trained at ISIA Urbino and Escola Massana Barcelona, he has been illustrating since 2013. ​ A BCBF Illustrators Exhibition selection, he is an Andersen and Shanghai Book Fair winner.​