A fascinating look at endangered animals and what zoos and wildlife organisations are doing to increase the chances of survival for a number of species.
Did you know?:
- The Tasmanian Tiger was wiped out within fifty years of European settlement in Australia.
- The Mountain Pygmy Possum was thought to be extinct until one was discovered in an alpine hut in 1966.
- There are about 800 Red Pandas living in captivity around the world but only about 500 left in the wild.
- Many animals are on the edge of extinction. For some species it's too late, but for others there is still hope.
This book takes the reader behind the scenes for a fascinating look at what zoos, conservation groups and researchers are doing to help these endangered animals and increase their chances of survival.
