(a species of owlet moth (Noctuid)) Some caterpillars, after they emerge from their egg, can increase their weight by 25,000 times.

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Mammal books

Complete British Wildlife book

Complete British wildlife TMB

This photographic guide describes almost all the mammals, birds and butterflies likely to be encountered by the keen amateur naturalist in Britain, as well as all the common flowers, trees and shrubs.

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