rare mammals

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

Text and color illustrations explore characteristics of mountain gorillas, including habitat, eating customs, and threat of extinction.

"Discusses rhinos, why they are endangered and what's being done to help"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses blue whales, why they are endangered, and how they are being helped"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about the olinguito, one of the most recently discovered mammal species, the discovery thereof, and the cloud forests in which they live"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at meerkats, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their tails, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their stable status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Shows...the faces of Earth's sixth great mass extinction, revealing how humans have made this century a time of darkness for our planet's birds and mammals"--Dust jacket.

An introduction to platypuses, explaining what they look like, where they live, what they eat, how they give birth, and more.

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