endangered species

Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species.

Although the other animals also feel threatened by the encroachment of humans, only Rundi and Coati journey north in search of a safer place to live.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered animals which live in a wetland environment such as the egret, pelican, hippopotamus, alligator, and hognose snake.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe mountain animals that are in danger of extinction such as the giant panda, snow leopard, and mountain gorilla.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered grassland animals such as the white rhinoceros, pronghorn, prairie dog, cheetah, African wild dog, and burrowing owl.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered forest animals such as the chimpanzee, tiger, jaguar, orangutan, parrots, and cougar.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered desert animals such as the Bactrian camel, Gila monster, Prezwalski's horse, and desert cats.

Discusses the giant panda, why it is an endangered species, and efforts by the World Wildlife Fund and other people to save the giant panda.

Illustrations and rhyming text present ten different endangered animals.