Two stories of endangered big cats living at the San Diego Zoo--Blanca, a rare white tiger, who was rescued from the back seat of a car bound for Mexico, and Arusha, a cheetah who shared a special friendship with a dog.
Describes how animals such as the clouded leopard, Tahitian lory, and the Mhorr gazelle have become endangered species and how scientists at the San Diego Zoo are working on projects that will protect and conserve these rare animals.
Relates the story of Basi and Yuan Yuan, two giant pandas from China who visited the San Diego Zoo as goodwill ambassadors to help Americans learn about the plight of their species.
