Ocean State Libraries

"A look at tapirs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their prehensile proboscis, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the vitality of this umbrella species to its forest ecosystem today." --

"A look at bighorn sheep, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their horns, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their endangered status in the world today." --

"Introduces readers to Bengal tigers, including physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, diet, and life cycle"--

"In Tasmanian Tiger, David Owen tells the tragic tale of the thylacine, from its evolutionary origins and its physical and behavioral characteristics to its ill-fated encounter with European civilization and the ongoing fascination with the "Tassie Tiger" as a potent symbol of wildlife conservation."--Jacket.

"Describes various mammals in the Southern Hemisphere that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--

"Blood of the Tiger takes readers on a wild ride to save one of the world's rarest animals from a band of Chinese billionaires. Despite the tiger's beloved status, there may be fewer than three thousand left in the wild. At the same time, at least five thousand "domesticated" tigers have been reared on farms in China, not for traditional medicine but for the production of tiger-bone wine, tiger-skin decor, and gourmet cuisine enjoyed by the country's...

Surveys some of the land mammals that became extinct naturally, long ago, and their present-day descendants who are threatened with extinction by man and his activities.

Comprehensive study of the polar bear: their evolution, life history, behavior, how they are researched, and the current threat to their very existence.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how the grizzly bear came back from the brink of extinction. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, and current status, as well as how conservation efforts helped these predators make a comeback"--Provided by publisher.