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Provides a close-up look at the animal species that are currently classified as endangered, and how their habitats and behavior are affected by human activity.

Describes ways people help some wild animals in need of human protection, particularly in keeping their environments safe for them to live without injury.

Provides descriptions of physical characteristics and habits of some of the most at-risk mammals in the world, with explanations of why they are endangered and how they can be protected.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered forest animals such as the chimpanzee, tiger, jaguar, orangutan, parrots, and cougar.

Take a trip to the tropics to learn about what makes jungle animals so unique and why they need to be protected. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title allows readers to discover the causes of endangered animals--including poaching and habitat loss--through astonishing facts and colorful images of these beautiful animals in conjunction with informational text and helpful charts and diagrams. With a glossary of terms, an index, and a list of resources...

Explores why humans are endangering tigers and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them.

From whales to chimps, from cats and dogs to sharks and coral, the animals of the world are under threat. Human influence on their habitats and on world climate, along with direct attacks by poachers, are creating crisis after crisis. This series looks at some of the most pressing problems in animal conservation and describes some of the steps that humans are taking to help. Each title in PROTECTING THE EARTH'S ANIMALS includes color photos throughout,...

Describes the characteristics and importance of wetlands, examines the plight of ten endangered animals that inhabit wetlands, and explores what is being done to protect them.

"Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind endangered animals"--

Describes efforts to protect sea turtles, particularly Kemp's ridley turtles, and help them reproduce and replenish their once-dwindling numbers.