Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures: Nature's Cleanup Crew

Nature’ Clean-Up Crew, the second installment in the Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures series, shines a spotlight on species within the five kingdoms that keep nature thriving and Earth’s ecosystems in balance.

Readers discover vital species and their habits, including large scavengers such as vultures, small detrivores including sea cucumbers and woodlice, and composters, who restore organic waste back to nutrients held in the earth. The book also answers questions like: What hap...