Presents a children's study of mammals such as horses, lions, gorillas, whales, and others, and discusses they habitats, what they look like and how they move, how whales breathe, how they care for their young, and how they protect themselves.
Discusses the rhinoceroses of Africa, particularly the white and black rhinoceroses, and one particular effort in Texas to conserve this endangered species.
Describes some of the animals that live in the coldest climates of the world, including the harp seal, polar bear, snowy owl, Arctic fox, beluga whale, and emperor penguin.
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.