A superb series that highlights the plight of animals that are endangered or threatened by extinction. Each book examines the lifestyle of the animal and why it is considered endangered or threatened. The human involvement in the threat to these animals or their habitat is discussed, and the conservation efforts being made to avoid extinction are detailed. There is also further information on sustainable development and how the reader can become involved in saving the animals. Including a world map showing areas inhabited by the animal and statistics of the animal population so rate of decline can be seen, it features case studies of specific groups of animals and people involved in their conservation

 

This book is part of a book series called Animals Under Threat .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Jill Bailey followed her degree in botany with teaching and research in the ecology and biochemistry of plants. She has written over 50 books for children and adults.