wild animals as pets

A child rescues a young crow that has fallen out of his nest during a storm, then tries to prove to Sis that Crowbar is a very smart bird.

Introduces snakes, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, discussing why these animals can be unsuitable as pets, and facts about snake ownership.

Ostriches are funny-looking birds with their long legs and huge, popping eyes. But don't get too close. An ostrich's huge talons are sharp enough to kill a lion. Though these animals are increasingly raised on ranches, they're not domesticated, and should never be kept as pets. Readers will love learning about these odd, record-breaking birds.

Introduces coyotes and wolves, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, discussing why these animals are unsuitable as pets, and also explains how to coexist safely and prevent attacks.

Introduces chimpanzees and monkeys, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

Presents unusual pets and their care, including life cycle information.

Two cavemen, Ogg and Bob, capture a mammoth and then try to train him as a pet.