Two stories of endangered big cats living at the San Diego Zoo--Blanca, a rare white tiger, who was rescued from the back seat of a car bound for Mexico, and Arusha, a cheetah who shared a special friendship with a dog.
Describes the work of the veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo as they treat sick and injured animals and work to save species through conservation and breeding programs.
Relates the story of Basi and Yuan Yuan, two giant pandas from China who visited the San Diego Zoo as goodwill ambassadors to help Americans learn about the plight of their species.
