Why do zebras have stripes? Why do camels have humps? Why do crocodiles cry? This book depicts the special features of 14 exotic animals through scientific -- and not so scientific -- answers.--

Lila Prap is a Slovenian author and illustrator of world renown whose picture books have been published in over 35 countries. Why? was adapted into a cartoon series in Japan. She lives and works in Skofja Vas, Slovenia.