Hayat al-Hayawan al-Kubra (The Great Book of Animal Life) - al-Damiri

"Hayat al-Hayawan al-Kubra" by Kamal al-Din Muhammad ibn Musa al-Damiri is an Arabic zoological encyclopedia from the 8th century. It contains over 1069 alphabetically arranged animal entries, covering a wide range of species. The book provides detailed information on animal anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and environments, combining scientific accuracy with storytelling. The book also links scientific information about animals with cultural and historical backgrounds related to them in the Arab and Islamic heritage.

Al-Damiri aimed to correct erroneous information and incorporated personal experiences and experimental methods, relying on over 560 references including Aristotle and Al-Jahiz. "Hayat al-Hayawan al-Kubra" remains a valuable resource in the field of zoology and showcases Al-Damiri's commitment to scientific integrity and accuracy.

Great new edition verified from 3 manuscripts, with most of the Harakats.