"Transparent pages animate the magic of the most beautiful and rare animals on earth..."--Cover.

Discusses the near extinction, return, and future of river otters.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of manatees, also known as sea cows.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida manatee and discusses some of the reasons it is in danger of extinction.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and possible fate of the Australian marsupials that are sometimes confused with bears.

For over a century, wolves were persecuted in the United States and nearly became extinct. Gradually reintroduced, they are thriving again in the West, much to the benefit of the ecosystem.

As they did with their previous companion books, THE BUFFALO ARE BACK and THE WOLVES ARE BACK, these longtime collaborators explore the way back from near-extinction of a beloved species. Breathtaking paintings depict the majesty of the birds and the lush landscapes of their environment, while Wendell Minor movingly presents the beloved author's soaring story of a young boy and a park ranger who hatch an eaglet.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of lions.