Beacham, Walton

Contains descriptions of over 1,200 animals and plants in North America that have been identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened; covering physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, distribution, threats, and conservation efforts. Arranged taxonomically, with references, appendices, and indexes.

Provides descriptions and photographs of over 160 species of animals listed as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as of July 1997, including some that are believed to be extinct, as well as several considered at risk by The World Conservation Union; arranged alphabetically by scientific name within family groups.