Author(s): Matthew Rake

Natural History

This book features ten prehistoric giants that are similar to and resemble ones we find today. Similar they may be but a giant ape (Gigantopithecus) is somewhat bigger than any primate you may have seen to date. There is no tree big enough for this beast to climb he weighs in at 540kg (1,190Ib) and is 3m (10ft) tall!