The Atlas Of Endangered Animals

Learn why species go extinct through a close-up view of endangered animals from every corner of the Earth.

This atlas presents an in-depth overview of the issue of endangered species. A series of maps reveals the extent of such global problems as natural disasters, pollution and population growth. This is followed by detailed surveys of the seven key biological areas of the world, which explain the problems they face, and identify those animals and plants at risk. The final section describes what steps are being taken at international and national levels to preserve and conserve our planet's natural heritage, charting the successes and failures of the conservation movement, and setting out what the individual can do to help.

This revised and updated edition of the bestselling Atlas of Endangered Species provides the most current, comprehensive and easy-to-use reference to the species under threat and their habitats. With more than 50 full colour global maps, regional maps to illuminate key aspects, colour photos of rare creatures and detailed case studies, it remains the essential guide and reference to what is going on and why it is so important.A fully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the world's endangered plants and animalsFull colour maps and graphics provide at-a-glance information on species lost, threatened and surviving today, including trees and other plants, birds, animals, reptiles and insects.Up to 20 per cent of species may be extinct by 2030, a loss that could threaten our own security. The Atlas of Endangered Species locates and identifies different species of wildlife and shows how human survival depends on biodiversity. It traces the movement of animals and plants across continents and catalogues the inhabitants of different ecosystems including forests, wetlands and mangroves, coastal systems and coral reefs. It examines the major threats to biodiversity from loss of habitat to hunting and the steps being taken towards conservation.Accompanied by photographs of rare birds, mammals and plants, topics include: * prehistory * early habitat loss and extinctions * measuring biodiversity * threats to biodiversity * what lives where * ecosystems and their communities * conservation and sustainable development * planned reintroductions * trade and protected species

One of a series intended to inform children about the environment and its problems in a worldwide context, this book concerns endangered animals. It presents the subject in terms of regional differences and similarities, giving an understanding of why things are worse in some parts of the world.

An account of animals which face possible extinction. Each animal has a description of its plight and an explanation of why it is an endangered species. Each spread looks at a different region of the world. It is endorsed by the Young People's Trust for the Environment and Nature Conservation.

A complete guide to endangered animals and their habitats.

In this follow-on to Football Atlas, Space Atlas, Ocean Atlas and Dinosaur Atlas readers will be taken on a journey around the planet and through the distinctive habitats and landscapes it supports! On this Amazing Adventure readers will meet endangered animals from every corner of the globe and discover where they live, how they survive, why they are endangered and how we can protect them.