The acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of
scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction,
perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color
photography.
How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why are
some states planning to cull populations of the gray wolf, despite this species
only recently making it off the endangered list? How did a decision made during
the Civil War to use alligator skin for cheap boots nearly drive the animal to
extinction?
Back from the Brink answers these questions and more as it delves into the
threats to seven species, and the