Animals Under Threat
5 total works
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
Animals Under Threat Pack B Of 6
by David Orme, Carol Inskipp, Jill Bailey, Anna Claybourne, and Matt Turner
Published 26 September 2005
Explore the lives of fascinating animals in danger of extinction, as well as those who have been saved. Learn how each animal adapted to its environment, why it is or was endangered, and how people have contributed to the threat to the animal or its habitat. Each book explores possible solutions, including how sustainable development can be used to protect the animals' environment and how the reader can get involved. Features include world maps of habitat areas, population statistics, food webs that show the relationship between the animal and other organisms, and case studies of conservation efforts.
Why do koalas sleep so much? Which predator is the biggest threat to koalas? What happens in a koala hospital? Includes: food web diagrams; fact boxes; case studies; useful contacts and further resources. Ages 10+.
