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A leopard diary

my journey into the hidden world of a mother and her cubs
"Leopards are known for being shy and elusive, and leopard mothers are even more so. Imagine, then, having the rare opportunity to follow and photograph a mother leopard and her cubs. When world-renowned nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas was given the chance to do so, she jumped on a plane to Botswana. And through this collection of informative diary entries and stunning photos, readers are able to share this rare privilege. This compelling chronicle of Suzi's time following a female leopard spans roughly a year and a half, but between the informative first-person observations and the photos of rarely seen moments in the wild, the time flies by. The story begins with Suzi arriving at the Jao Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta and meeting Kambango, the local tracker and guide who would become her close friend and whose knowledge and expertise she relies on throughout. They go immediately to the mother leopard's den where, after waiting patiently for a number of hours, Suzi catches her first glimpse of the newborn cubs and her joy is palpable. From here on, readers are along for a wild ride that is sometimes bumpy (such as a dramatic close encounter with the mother who feared for her cubs' safety), sometimes smooth (the entries and photo captions are rich with observations of the cubs' behavior as they grow up, as well as more general information about leopard behaviour) and sometimes even a bit uncomfortable (such as the grim reality of having to watch the cubs learn to hunt by practicing on a wounded kudu calf). Throughout the whole diary, though, the excitement in Suzi's voice is clear, and her entries are full of her sense of wonder and respect for these amazing and secretive animals. Endmatter includes a Q&A with Kambango, who played such an essential role in this adventure, as well as a glossary of terms"--Provided by the publisher.
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Bears and cubs

2018
Introduces bears and the habits of their young, which are called cubs.

As babies dream

2021
Animal and human parents show unconditional love for their babies.

Wild about dads

2020
An illustrated, rhyming celebration of fathers of all kinds. Includes facts about animal fathers.

Top 10

moms
"Dive into the Wild Wicked Wonderful world of the animal kingdom with the Top 10: Moms. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension"--From the publisher's web site.

How animals care for their babies

Depicts different kinds of parental behavior among a variety of animals, including the trumpeter swan, mountain goat, and baboon.

Does a fly cry?

2020
". . . discover some of the interesting behaviors baby animals and their parents engage in to help ensure their survival"--Provided by publisher.
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Animal teachers

2014
"Short entries portray how 12 different animals are taught various "lessons." Chicks learn to peck to get their bellies full; a prairie dog pup learns how to spot and warn others about predators; a bottlenose dolphin learns how to recognize its mother's signature call"--Provided by publisher.

Top 10: moms

2017
Explores how different wild animals take care of their young, including elephants, koala bears, octopuses, and alligators.

Bugs don't hug

six-legged parents and their kids
2018
A picture book introduction to the parenting behavior of insects.

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