About the book: 1987 / The book "Encounters with Animals" is structured as a series of essays, which are grouped according to geographical principles. The author, a remarkable Soviet zoologist, talks about his trips to various regions of our country, about encounters with animals and, along the way, gives descriptions of the biology of these animals. The book is impeccable in its scientific material and at the same time unusually vividly introduces the reader into the atmosphere of scientific research, introducing him to the subtlest nuances of the nature of Central Asia, the Far East, the Far North, the Caucasus and Transcaucasia. Each essay in the book by E.P. Spangenberg is something of a gem that cannot be forgotten over the years. It is not surprising that more than one generation of zoologists was brought up on his books, and their popularity among readers is very high. The book is illustrated with drawings made by the famous animal artist A.N. Komarov. For students of zoologists and a wide range of readers. Reviewer: Doctor of Biological Sciences R.L. Boehme Scientific editor: Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor V.E. Flint