endangered species

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endangered species

The Florida panther

1997
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida panther as well as the efforts being made to save it from extinction.

The otter

2005
Presents information on otters, and describes their physical characteristics, where they live, which species are endangered, and how they can be saved. Includes a list of Internet websites for further research.

Thunder on the plains

the story of the American buffalo
2001
A brief introduction to the history of the American buffalo and how it was almost hunted into extinction.

Pi-shu

the little panda
2001
Pi-shu, a young panda, and his mother are forced to search for a safer place to live as humans begin to destroy their natural habitat.

Eco dogs

2011
Eco dogs assist scientists in the field. The dogs' detection work helps protect habitats and endangered animals, including turtles, whales, and cheetahs.

Tigers

2004
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers.

Almost gone

the world's rarest animals
2006
Profiles animal species around the world that have gone extinct within human history, or that are at risk for extinction.

Mountain gorillas in danger

1991
Discusses mountain gorillas in the rain forests of the Virunga Mountains of central Africa, an endangered species due to poachers, farmers, and collectors.

Dinosaur Woods

can seven clever critters save their forest home?
2009
To save their homes from being destroyed by developers, a fanciful group of endangered animals constructs a fearsome dinosaur.

Cheetahs

2002
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, natural environment, and threats to the survival of the cheetah, considered to be the fastest land animal on Earth.

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