Alex Solis - The Adorable Circle of Life: A Cute Celebration of Savage Predators and Their Hopeless Prey

Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Cover illustrations by Alex Solis Cover design by Brian Peterson Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-1575-2 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-1577-6 Printed in China

Predators get a pretty bad rap. Sure, they prey on helpless animals that never stand a chance. But behind those jagged teeth, powerful jaws, and razor-sharp claws, every predator has a softer side. Maybe even an adorable one. Everyone has compassion for the cute bunny or lamb. But what about their predators who are working hard for their meal? Capturing their prey is life or death for them.

Just think about the last time you had to hunt for food while hangry. You can understand, right? Its time to give the predators a break. Because in the end, both predators and their prey play a role. Lets celebrate all animals who complete The Adorable Circle of Life. Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. Zimbabwean Proverb APPENDIX Alex Solis is an illustrator and designer, as well as a full-time husband and father.

Solis is bridging cultural gaps with the universal language of art, as can be seen in his viral art series, including Famous Chunkies, Icons Unmasked, and the Adorable Circle of Life. You can see all his work online at oddworx.com. Eagles may soar, but weasels dont get sucked into jet engines. John Benfield We cant stop here, this is bat country! Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas We split from our common ancestor with the octopus half a billion years ago. And yet, you can make friends with an octopus.

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