rare animals

Describes the peregrine falcon and its behavior, explains its status as an endangered species, and suggests what can be done to help save it.

A black-footed ferret, bred in captivity and released in the wild, tries to evade her natural enemies while raising her young in abandoned prairie dog burrows.

Spotlights some of the rare, previously unknown creatures that inhabit Vietnam's jungles and chronicles the efforts of researchers and conservationists to document these creatures and prevent them from becoming extinct. Also considers the impact of the Vietnam War on rare animal populations in the region.

Colorful illustrations, simple text, and transparent acetate pages describe some of the world's most endangered animals.

Presents a general introduction to whales, and provides an account of the North Atlantic right whale, focusing on its struggle against extinction, and the fight to protect its feeding and breeding grounds along the east coast from Nova Scotia to Florida.

Introduces children to various animals that are listed as endangered species, and discusses the causes for the threat of extinction for different species, and includes a fictional story about an orangutan named Julie.

Describes various species of endangered animals and efforts to ensure their survival.

Describes the habits and behavior of an endangered species of American wildlife, the black-footed ferret, a member of the weasel family.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of wolves, as well as why they are endangered.