Description

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Despite the many encouraging conservation success stories about wildlife, there is still a significant number of animals at risk of extinction in all corners of the planet. Many of these--like Giant Anteater, Asian Elephant, Giant Panda, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Bluefin Tuna, and Harpy Eagle--are eminently recognizable to even those with casual interest. With this portable reference on hand, you can get acquainted with nearly 100 at-risk mammals, birds, reptiles, and fishes, each beautifully illustrated in full color. Our lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide also covers these animals' ecological roles, evolution, survival techniques, habitats, and threats. Laminated for use in all conditions, this handy resource is ideal for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to enhance their knowledge of threatened animals and the challenges they face. Made in the USA.

About the Author

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Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.www.waterfordpress.com