rare mammals

"Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian Fossey. Breathtaking photographs of wild mountain gorillas will captivate readers, while sidebars and graphic organizers allow readers to gain a deeper understanding of the fact-filled text. Readers will come to understand the mountain gorilla's amazing resurgence--and how they can help"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to mammals that are classified as endangered today. It examines why they may have become endangered as well as conservation efforts being made to help them.

"Hawaiian locals and visitors always enjoy spotting endangered Hawaiian monk seals, but Honey Girl is an extra special case. She has raised seven pups, and scientists call her "Super Mom." After Honey Girl is injured by a fishhook, she gets very sick. Scientists and veterinarians work to save Honey Girl until she can be released back to her beach. This true story will have readers captivated to learn more about this endangered species."--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce endangered and extinct mammals, including the Ganges dolphin, Asian elephants, and the saber-toothed tiger.

A look at meerkats, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their tails, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their stable status in the world today.

"Learn about the olinguito, one of the most recently discovered mammal species, the discovery thereof, and the cloud forests in which they live"--Provided by publisher.

Examines platypuses, ancient mammals that are seen as living fossils.

"A look at tapirs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their prehensile proboscis, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the vitality of this umbrella species to its forest ecosystem today"--.

Describes various mammals in the Southern Hemisphere that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text.