endangered species

Learn about the endangered animals that live in Antarctica.

Learn about some of the most endangered animals in Africa, why they are endangered, and the steps that are being taken to prevent their extinction.

Learn about some of the most endangered animals in Europe, why they are endangered, and the steps that are being taken to prevent their extinction.

Learn about some of the most endangered species in Asia, why they are endangered, and steps that are being taken to prevent their extinction.

Discusses the effects of programs to save from extinction such endangered animals as bald eagles, whooping cranes, whales, and black-footed ferrets.

gives a close up view of many of the earth's rarest and most threatened species.

"Learn about giraffes' physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles; examine the dangers they face from humans and climate change; and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants using technology and conservation efforts"--Amazon.

"Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. Though they are apex predators, these . . . creatures are vanishing from Earth. Shrinking habitats and poaching have brought tigers to the brink of extinction, forcing us to consider: What would the world be like without tigers? This . . . text . . . takes a . . . look at what would happen if tigers were to disappear"--Provided by publisher.

Provides alphabetically arranged entries that describe seventy-four extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened amphibians, fish, plants, and reptiles, each with information on physical characteristics and behaviors, habitat and distribution, history, and preservation efforts.

Provides entries that describe eighty extinct, endangered, vulnerable, and threatened mammals, each with information on physical characteristics and behaviors, habitat and distribution, history, and preservation efforts.