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This is the only planet in the universe that we know of where life exists at all. And it does in abundance! The animal kingdom is filled with unimagina-ble beasts, beyond anything we could dream up. It is a rich, vibrant world, awash with colour and brimming with life. Yet, despite the wonder that our planet inspires, species are going extinct more quickly than ever before, as one by one they vanish. We are discovering new species all the time, but...
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Explores the plight of some of the most threatened animals in the world. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and artwork.reveal fascinatng information about many animals that are facing uncertain future, how hunting, habitat loss and climate change have destroyed populations and what we can do to help.
5) Bengal tiger
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Discusses the plight of Bengal tigers and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.
9) Manatees
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Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of manatees, also known as sea cows.
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New York Times bestselling author Douglas Adams and zoologist Mark Carwardine take off around the world in search of exotic, endangered creatures.
Join them as they encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but loveable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius...
Join them as they encounter the animal kingdom in its stunning beauty, astonishing variety, and imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the helpless but loveable Kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius...
12) Peregrine falcon
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Discusses the plight of peregrine falcons and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.
18) Giant pandas
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of the giant panda.
20) Open season
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"Joe Pickett, a Wyoming game warden who, with the shot of a rifle, is thrust into a race to save not only an endangered species, but also the life and the family he loves."--Jacket
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