Three species of tigers are now extinct and the remaining five species are in danger of the same fate. In this informative book, children will learn reasons why these beautiful cats became endangered and how people are helping them from going extinct.
The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Learn why they are threatened and how to help save this beautiful big cat.
The tiger is a legendary big cat inspiring stories, fear, awe, and admiration in people around the world. So why are tigers in danger of becoming extinct? Learn why they are threatened and how to help save this beautiful big cat.
“A stunningly beautiful book as well as an eloquent appeal and a consciousness raiser.” — The Horn Book Tigers, ground iguanas, partula snails, and even white-rumped vultures are in danger of disappearing altogether. Using the experiences of a few endangered species as examples, Martin Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White’s stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature’s grace and beauty — and give us a powerful reason to preserve it.
UNK] A powerful and provocative expose of the persistent illegal trade in endangered animals; Shocking photographs are accompanied by interviews with government officials, wildlife protection agents, and conservationists; Focuses on the poachers, smugglers and the buyers revealing the larger issues in this high-stakes game The world's illegal wildlife market is estimated by Interpol to be worth USD 6 billion a year, and is one of the fastest growing areas of international crime. Black Market tells of the forces driving this multibillion dollar trade, and profiles some of the brave activists who are fighting back. The reader is taken on a pictorial journey across the Asian continent to explore the destruction of animal habitats and the disappearance of entire species. This important book proves that we have much to gain by learning more about this truly global issue
Working from firsthand interviews and investigations, journalist Meacham offers a balanced, probing, fascinating analysis of how tiger extinction is happening and what is being done to try and stop it. For those readers eager to understand the ecological and political forces at play behind the tiger's endangerment and for those who simply love tigers, this book offers an informed, compassionate view that can make a difference.
Committee Serial No. 91-2. Considers H.R. 248 and related bills, to protect endangered wildlife species by preventing importation from abroad and interstate shipment of endangered domestic fish and wildlife illegally taken, including reptiles and amphibians.