<DIV><I>A chameleon so tiny it can fit on your thumbnail? A spider named after David Bowie? A fungus that turns ants into zombies? What on Earth? </I><BR><br> <I>What on Earth?</I> is a compendium of the 100 coolest, weirdest, and most intriguing new species of this century as determined by the International Institute for Species Exploration. From animals to plants, fossils to bacteria, <I>What on Earth?</I> is an accessible, informative, and offbeat look at the creatures that also call our planet home, including:<BR> • A dangerous cobra that can spit its venom almost ten feet<br> • A miniscule orchid that is less than a half-inch wide<br> • A rainforest mushroom named after the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants<br> • A beautiful seahorse that changes colors to protect itself from predators<br> • A stick insect that is as long as a man’s arm <br><br> Featuring visually striking images alongside surprising facts about each new species, <I>What on Earth? </I>is a testament to the incredible and ever-evolving diversity of our planet.</div>