rare animals

Guide to 1,179 species of endangered mammals with maps of their distribution.

Briefly describes the habits and characteristics of the snow leopard, giant panda, tiger, and Arabian oryx and discusses the precariousness of their existence in Asia.

Describes the physical characteristics and living conditions of green turtles, whales, walruses, and waved albatrosses, all endangered species and warns against pollution of the seas.

Describes the whooping crane, blackfooted ferret, Florida cougar, bald eagle, and Devils Hole pupfish--all animals on the endangered list in North America for a variety of reasons.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and environment of sixty-nine mammals threatened with extinction.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the giant bear that has become an endangered species.

Describes the plight of a variety of plants and animals threatened with extinction and what can be done to save them.

Discusses efforts to protect various endangered animals, emphasizing the importance of responsible land use.

Describes bird species that are extinct or endangered and efforts by scientists, governments, and organizations to protect endangered birds. Includes step-by-step instructions for projects that readers can do to help local birds, such as building birdfeeders, birdhouse, and birdbaths.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the humpback whale and discusses some of the dangers it faces.