Extinct for a Reason
A Field Guide to Failimals and Evolosers
1st Edition
Published on 21. May 2013
112 pages
978-1-4516-8697-5 (ISBN)
Description
In the proud tradition of the Center for Failimological Research, an illustrated field guide to animals who've become extinct?for good reason?including the Bipolar Bear, Neapolitan Zebra, and Combover Eagle.
Before there was Darwin, before there was man's best friend, there were . . . Failimals.
The Royal Failimal Society presents the Unchameleon, Bipolar Bear, Emo Emu, and other Darwin-defiant animals that, though fascinating, have clearly become extinct for a reason. The culmination of years of research, study, and observation across each continent and every era, Extinct for a Reason is the definitive field guide to the hows, whys, and whats of Failimals and Evolosers.
With colorful illustrations and vital information on everything from mating habits to defense mechanisms, this book is a must-have for any species considering undergoing the evolutionary process. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as:
Alienating oneself from one's peers (see: Goth Sloth)
Refusing to admit one's genes are improperly sized (see: Muffintopotamus)
Having dangerously high levels of charisma (see: Elvisaurus)
Weeded out but still proud, the curious creatures collected within serve as a warning to ambitious animals everywhere: Evolve with Caution.
Before there was Darwin, before there was man's best friend, there were . . . Failimals.
The Royal Failimal Society presents the Unchameleon, Bipolar Bear, Emo Emu, and other Darwin-defiant animals that, though fascinating, have clearly become extinct for a reason. The culmination of years of research, study, and observation across each continent and every era, Extinct for a Reason is the definitive field guide to the hows, whys, and whats of Failimals and Evolosers.
With colorful illustrations and vital information on everything from mating habits to defense mechanisms, this book is a must-have for any species considering undergoing the evolutionary process. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as:
Alienating oneself from one's peers (see: Goth Sloth)
Refusing to admit one's genes are improperly sized (see: Muffintopotamus)
Having dangerously high levels of charisma (see: Elvisaurus)
Weeded out but still proud, the curious creatures collected within serve as a warning to ambitious animals everywhere: Evolve with Caution.
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Scott Cooney is an advertising copywriter and part-time Failimologist. He lives in New York with his wife Veronica, her daughter Anastasia, and their dog Taffy.
Aaron Adler is an advertising art director in New York. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Molly and daughter Charley.
Aaron Adler is an advertising art director in New York. He lives in Manhattan with his wife Molly and daughter Charley.
Content
- Intro
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Neopolitan Zebra
- Combover Eagle
- Mama's Joey
- Centichicken
- Gericurlamb
- Orthodox Cardinal
- Tickle Ray
- Informal Penguin
- Goth Sloth
- Peanut-Allergy Elephant
- Cankle Flamingo
- Bono-Bo
- Burnt Umberjay
- Koalamprey
- Bunny Slipper
- Overcompensating Shrimp
- Bucktooth Swan
- Waif Walrus
- Pleather Cow
- Chauvinist Pig
- Maid-Mer
- Unchameleon
- Fake Titmouse
- Boozehound
- Atheist Mantis
- Bipolar Bear
- Feral Poodle
- Curlystraw Mosquito
- Rastafariantelope
- Reverse Octopus
- Elvisaurus
- Translucent Kitten
- Muffintopotamus
- Mullet Mullet
- Fragrant Skunk
- Perfect-Smile Beaver
- Extension Giraffe
- Lemurace
- African Running Turtle
- Emo Emu
- Springypillar
- Sad Clownfish
- Nonlanding Frog
- Maraca Snake
- White Supremacist Dove
- Glow Bat
- Rockpecker
- Sporkbilled Platypus
- Re-Regenerating Lizard
- Obese Cheetah
- Acknowledgments
- Bibliography
- About Scott Cooney and Aaron Adler
- Copyright
