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Wildlife on the Planet Furaha by Gert van Dijk

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Wildlife on the Planet Furaha

A Speculative Biology Guide to Alien Life Forms

Gert van Dijk

The Crowood Press · Print & ebook · May 5, 2026

Reading lane: Mammal Biology

On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system.

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Who It's For

Good for readers interested in speculative biology, science fiction, or biologyArtists seeking inspiration beyond Earth-based life forms

Book Details

Authors
Gert van Dijk
Publisher
The Crowood Press
Published
May 5, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Mammal Biology · Wilderness & Wild Places
Reading lane
Mammal Biology

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Publisher Categories

  • Animals & Plants in Art

  • Botany & Plant Science

About This Book

On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system. Evolution on Furaha found solutions to life’s problems that remained unused on Earth. There are in-depth accounts of habitats where marshland mixotrophs use bioluminescence to catch animals, where four-sided radial cloakfishes swim in tropical waters and where tetrapters flitter through the air, using radial flight. With over 180 stunning illustrations, this is a book that all...

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On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system. Evolution on Furaha found solutions to life’s problems that remained unused on Earth. There are in-depth accounts of habitats where marshland mixotrophs use bioluminescence to catch animals, where four-sided radial cloakfishes swim in tropical waters and where tetrapters flitter through the air, using radial flight. With over 180 stunning illustrations, this is a book that all fans of science fiction, biology and science will enjoy, and that will inspire artists to think beyond the limitations of our own planet. 'Major works on speculative biology are rare but Furaha is a welcome addition to the genre and gives a well-considered account of life on another planet, along with stunning illustrations. This is a must-read book, which I heartily recommend.’ ~ Dougal Dixon The father of speculative zoology

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