Endangered animals & habitats

Provides an introduction to the condor, discusses the reasons why the condor population has declined to dangerous levels, and examines programs designed to save condors from extinction.

Describes this endangered animal including its hunting for food on the African plain and the competition which it faces, its reproduction and development, and the effect of humans on its decline.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.

Presents an overview of elephants, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of bald eagles, threats to their existence, changes in their habitats, and efforts to protect these birds.

Presents an overview of various species of rhinoceroses, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.

Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.