The biologist Evgeny Maikov's book contains stories that describe various cases from field practice, impressions from encounters with amazing creatures and memories from deep childhood. The interweaving of plots acquaints the reader with curious facts, encourages delicate communication with the natural world and reminds that all living things need kindness. The ease of narration, imagery and the author's love for nature, which is read in every line, made these stories in demand among people of different ages and different interests.
