parental behavior in animals

Describes the parenting behavior of seven animal fathers.

Little Mist, a young snow leopard, is filled with wonder when his mother introduces him to the world for the first time.

A baby loon, afraid that his mother will not return, sets out on his own to find his way across a stormy lake to their home in the great north woods.

Introduces the birth, development, care, feeding, and characteristics of baby reptiles.

Describes the general characteristics of mammals, and discusses how they give birth and feed and care for their young. Includes a mammal life cycle chart, mammal facts, and a glossary.

Introduces the birth, development, care, feeding, and characteristics of baby birds.

Describes the general characteristics of fish, and discusses how they make nests, lay eggs, and care for their babies. Includes a fish life cycle chart, fish facts, and a glossary.

Provides the special names for such baby mammals as the fawn, joey, and puppy, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, and treatment by their parents.

Provides the special names for such baby birds as the cygnet, eaglet, and gosling, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, and treatment by their parents.

Describes the parenting roles played by male Darwin frogs, American sea horses, common rheas, marmosets, and Adelie penguins. Also notes differences between human and animal fathers.