Hunt, Patricia

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, and life cycle of the snowy owl, a bird of prey of the far north.

Traces the life cycle of the gibbon, the smallest of the apes, which spends most of its life high in the trees in Asian rain forests and is known for its wailing or singing call and its close-knit family life.

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of the largest and strongest member of the cat family.

Examines the behavior of koalas in their natural habitat and the attempts to preserve them from extinction both in the wild and in zoos.