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On the brink On the brink Vivek Menon Author's reminiscences about the animals in the sanctuaries of India. OL1038682W
Animals in danger Animals in danger National Geographic Society (U.S.) Brief text and pictures describe the habits and behavior of a variety of endangered animals. Cartoons explain some of the efforts being made to protect these animals. OL1119298W
South American monkeys South American monkeys Amanda Harman Summary, Introduces the monkeys of South America, many of which are now rare and endangered, such as the lion tamarin, woolly spider monkey, and bald uakari. OL13589393W
Rare animals Rare animals L. C. Casterline Introduces four endangered species--whooping cranes, elephants, monk seals, and polar bears--and describes what is being done to protect them and their habitats. OL13787198W
Saving endangered animals Saving endangered animals Alvin Silverstein Discusses the endangerment and extinction of different species of wildlife and conservation efforts now underway. OL15048799W
Endangered species Endangered species Jean F. Blashfield Identifies and tells the stories behind many plants and animals at risk from human action, and describes the political and other factors involved in decisions concerning the various species. OL15099619W
To the brink of extinction To the brink of extinction Edward R. Ricciuti Describes seven species of animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and what is being done to save them. Included are the osprey, gray whale, European bison, bog turtle, Puerto Rican parrot, Pe… OL15214845W
Golden bats and pink pigeons Golden bats and pink pigeons Gerald Malcolm Durrell 'On this speck of volcanic soil in the middle of a vast sea, a complete, unique and peaceful world was created slowly and carefully. It waited there for hundreds of thousands of years for an annihila… OL15830853W
The orangutan The orangutan Ruth Ashby Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the orangutan, including information on why the species is threatened and what is being done to save it. OL15838879W
Fish Fish Harris, Tim "Describes various fish that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--Provided by publisher. OL16494256W
Reading about the gray wolf Reading about the gray wolf Carol Greene Describes the gray wolf and its behavior, explains its status as an endangered species, and suggests what can be done to help save it. OL1653341W
Reading about the grizzly bear Reading about the grizzly bear Carol Greene Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the grizzly bear and discusses some of the dangers it faces. OL1653342W
Reading about the river otter Reading about the river otter Carol Greene Describes the river otter and its behavior, explains its status as an endangered species, and suggests what can be done to help save it. OL1653346W
Endangered animals Endangered animals National Wildlife Federation Examines a number of endangered species, including the giant panda, black rhino, and sea turtle, and discusses what is being done to save them. OL16991594W
Rinocerontes Rinocerontes Louise Martin Describes the five remaining species of rhinoceros, poaching activities which are steadily killing off the animals, and efforts to save the rhinoceros. OL16997516W
Endangered animal[s] Endangered animal[s] Malcolm Penny Discusses the reasons some animals have become extinct, the current factors which may lead to extinction of more species, and possible solutions. OL17016158W
The atlas of endangered species The atlas of endangered species John A. Burton Describes the various animals and plants throughout the world whose survival is being threatened and the steps being taken to save them from extinction. OL17053784W
Aardvarks, disembark! Aardvarks, disembark! Ann Jonas After the flood, Noah calls out of the ark a variety of little- known animals, many of which are now endangered. OL17726868W
How to save a species How to save a species Marilyn Baillie Introduces readers to some of the most threatened species on Earth. Meet some of the scientists who study species survival, and discover what inspires their work-- from cases of critically endangered… OL17903018W
Endangered and extinct birds Endangered and extinct birds Jennifer Boothroyd,Intuitive,Intuitive Intuitive "Northern rockhopper penguins and colorful pufflegs are two examples of endangered birds. Few of them exist in the wild. Other birds have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you … OL18019765W
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