"Presenting a brand new title in this award-winning series, Brutal Beasts gives a fantastic Ripley's Believe It or Not! twist on the world of deadly animals. From venomous villains to mega monsters, you'll find killer creatures of every size and from every corner of the animal kingdom in this exciting new Ripley's book. With fun facts, awesome images, and amazing Ripley stories throughout, kids will love reading about the Earth's bizarre and brutal beasts on every page." -- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

What's inside your book? --Pack power : gruesome gangs grab the big prizes -- Brute strength : animal champs with mighty muscles -- Lethal injection : getting straight to the point -- Fearless fiends : the Ripley hall of heroes -- Mighty maulers : killer limbs to tear, rip, and maul -- Slaughter in the water : nature's cruel rivers -- Killer skills : gladiators of the animal world -- The crunch bunch : jaws and teeth -- High speed chase : Animal Olympics -- Cunning killers : nature's brainiacs -- Small but mighty : size doesn't matter -- Sneakers and creepers : look out, there's danger about! -- Packing punches : explosive power -- Night terrors : danger in the dark -- Defend or die : we're off the menu -- Meet the nasties : nature's foulest five -- Family feud : flesh and blood -- Eight great dinner dates : the most brutal beasts -- We want blood : super slurpers and suckers -- Who's brutal now? : it's the end of the road...