mammals

Briefly describes the characteristics shared by all mammals and highlights how various species are different, discussing habitats, methods of moving around, feeding habits, and life cycles.

Translation of: Mammiferi. Describes 426 species worldwide, illustrated in color, and with over 1,200 drawings, maps, and symbols.

A simplified field guide to the common animals of North America.

Introduces animals found in Botswana including the cheetah, duiker, and tsessebe.

The author recounts his experiences on expeditions in Botswana and describes some of the animals found there.

Describes kangaroos, showing where they live, how they survive, and how newborn kangaroos are raised in a pouch on the mother's belly.

Introduces such notable mammals as the elephant, sloth, koala, and porcupine, explains what makes them unique, and describes the important characteristics of the entire group.

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.

Describes how the concerted efforts of an international team of concerned people eased the suffering of three gray whales trapped by ice off the coast of Alaska and eventually helped two of them back to the open sea.

Explains how the woodchuck, black bear, red fox, and Canadian goose cope with winter in the northern parts of North America.