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Ben Hoare

Ben Hoare is an editor and author of books on nature and natural history, including Eyewitness: Endangered Animals, Trees and Leaves, and Pond Life. A fellow of the Zoological Society of London, his work can also be seen published in BBC Wildlife and Birdlife magazines, and on several BBC websites.
Shapes of Nature
An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
Weird and Wonderful Nature
Tesoros de la naturaleza (Nature's Treasures)
The Secret World of Plants
Nature's Treasures

Books

Shapes of Nature
An Anthology of Exquisite Birds
Weird and Wonderful Nature
Tesoros de la naturaleza (Nature's Treasures)
The Secret World of Plants
Nature's Treasures

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