rare animals

A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda and, in the process, learns why pandas are endangered and what the government is doing to save them.

An ABC book featuring illustrations of endangered and extinct animals from around the world.

Describes how increasing human population and land development are destroying natural habitats and how national parks, wildlife reserves, and changes in behavior are helping to save nature.

The Florida manatee, puma, and the bald eagle are some of the endangered species photographed and discussed here.

Identifies and tells the stories behind many plants and animals at risk from human action, and describes the political and other factors involved in decisions concerning the various species.

A survey of the various species endangered by humans with a discussion of what is being done to preserve these animals from extinction.

Focuses on previously endangered species that have made comebacks and avoided extinction through world efforts toward wildlife conservation.

Brief descriptions of the European wolf, the otter, the peregrine falcon, and the European beaver, discussing the precariousness of their existence in Europe.

Describes efforts to protect sea turtles, particularly Kemp's ridley turtles, and help them reproduce and replenish their once-dwindling numbers.

Describes the characteristics and habits of the giant panda, its life in the wild and in captivity, efforts to hunt it and show it in zoos, and attempts to save it as an endangered species.