Endangered species
2010
Book
Although we have become more aware of the importance of conservation in recent years, many species of plant and animal are still on the brink of extinction. This book looks at what species are endangered and why, how we can combat threats to species, and the best methods for conserving species in danger.
Main title:
Endangered species / [editor, Lisa Firth].
Author:
Work:
Imprint:
Cambridge : Independence, c2010.
Collation:
44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Series title:
Issues ; v. 193.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781861685445 (pbk)
Dewey class:
578.68
Language:
English
Index terms:
Endangered species : biodiversity : wildlife : hunting : elephants under threat : conservation : bushmeat trade : hunting : bee decline : vanishing bees : whales : dolphines : endangered fish : overfishing : threatened species : red squirrels : non-native wildlife : wildlife : pollution : exotic pets : urbanisation : habitat destruction : extinction :biodiversity : captive breeding : conservation.
BRN:
676246