black rhinoceros

"The story of conservationist Anna Merz and the baby rhino she adopted and raised"--Provided by publisher.

"This is a nonfiction picture book for young children. It tells the true story of Anna Merz, a wildlife protector in Africa, and Samia, a black rhinoceros she saved after it was abandoned by its mother."--Provided by publishers.

Explores some of the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of black rhinos, as well as the reasons why they are going extinct and what readers can do to help.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the two species of African rhinoceros and examines efforts to protect them from extinction.

Examines the life, environment, habits, and endangered status of the black rhino.

Namelok, a Masai girl, tries to persuade her traditionalist father to delay her initiation and marriage because they will restrict her freedom and keep her from the black rhino mother and baby she is protecting from poachers.

Describes the physical traits, habitat, diet, and life cycle of the endangered black rhinoceros; explains why the species is in danger; and shows how it is being helped.

Photographs and text follow a rhino calf as it takes its first steps in the African bush.

Discusses the plight of black rhinoceroses and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.