Looks at endangered species, how human activity has contributed to their numbers, and ways in which conservationists attempt to protect them.

Presents an overview of various species of rhinoceroses, how they have become endangered, and what is being done to protect them from extinction.

Profiles twelve endangered species around the world, including giraffes, gorillas, giant pandas, and polar bears, and describes why it is important to save each animal from extinction.

"A vibrant history of the modern conservation movement-told through the lives and ideas of the people who built it. In the late nineteenth century, as humans came to realize that our rapidly industrializing and globalizing societies were driving other animal species to extinction, a movement to protect and conserve them was born. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the movement's history: from early battles to save...

"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Asia, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--

Describes the physical characteristics of the chimpanzee and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct.