Illustrated throughout with outstanding color photographs, Endangered
Animals presents an in-depth look at around 100 species of animal from
around the world, all of which are currently endangered or threatened
according to the annual list drawn up by the World Conservation Union.
The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large,
charismatic mammals such as the Bengal tiger to lesser-known species
such as New Zealand's kakapo, the world's only flightless parrot, which
was once presumed to be extinct. Each continent is covered, with
examples carefully drawn from every habitat, from the mysterious aye-aye
of Madagascar's shrinking rainforest to the shy spectacled bear of the
high Andes. Arranged geographically, each photographic entry is
supported by a fascinating caption, which explains the animal's current
plight and whether it is critically endangered or classified as
vulnerable. From the Ethiopian wolf to the monk seal and dugong,
Endangered Animals is a fascinating introduction to some of the most
threatened species on the planet.