Rhino Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife (Firefly Animal Rescue) - Softcover

Hamilton, Garry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552979105 ISBN 13: 9781552979105

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

A rhinoceros is a powerful beast weighing 3 tons or more and wielding a deadly horn up to five feet long. Ruthlessly slaughtered for centuries, rhinos are suddenly one of conservation's great success stories as populations of white rhinos and black rhinos recover. Even so, rhinos are still at risk: Javan and Sumatran rhinos are close to extinction and the world rhino population is still less than it was just thirty years ago. This book profiles the people and the organisations around the world who are helping rhinos to survive, and surveys the biological issues in and challenges of preserving a future for endangered wildlife. The "Firefly Animal Rescue" series promotes endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Each book introduces readers to a featured animal, explains the threats it is facing, and explores efforts by conservationists and organisations to protect it.

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Review

Plenty of vivid color photographs, maps, timelines, resources, and fast paced and informative text keep young readers interested and aid them in understanding the complex issues surrounding endangered species and their environment.--Elizabeth Shaffer"BC Parent" (09/01/2006)

A joy to read because they carry a message of hope... told in a clear, engaging fashion.-- (07/01/2006)

Award winning... With beautiful photography and inspiring examples of individuals passionately devoted to wildlife conservation, these are excellent resource for the classroom or school library.-- (12/01/2006)

The pictures throughout the book are wonderful... The index and fast-facts sections are especially helpful... Overall, a very well-presented and informative book.-- (09/01/2006)

These books have a lot of punch, not just in content, but in the presentation... magnificent color photography.-- (05/28/2006)

Document past and present efforts to stave off extinction... beautifully illustrated Firefly Series. It is good stuff.-- (07/01/2006)

[review of series: ] Anyone interested in learning more about endangered animals will find these books fascinating... This series will make a strong addition to any school library.-- (01/01/2006)

In 1984, in an attempt to stop slaughter of black rhinos in Zimbabwe, Operation Stronghold was launched which allowed park rangers to shoot poachers on sight. Over the next 10 years, 178 suspected poachers and 4 game wardens were killed. In the 1970s the value of rhino horns rose and there was a spread of highpowered rifles which further threatened the black rhino, almost to extinction. Beautifully illustrated with clear photos and lots of charts, fast facts an index and How You Can Help, the book is good for reports and for anyone concerned that the number of rhinos alive today is but a fraction of their numbers even 30 years ago. Maps show where the 5 major types of rhinos live, mostly in southern Africa, India and Indonesia. Happily many organizations and individuals are devoting themselves to the preservation of this ungainly 3-ton animal.-- (12/15/2006)

One oddly successful method described to restore the alligator is a partnership of conservationists with hunters where hunters are permitted to hunt alligators for use of their skins while others are protected. Major players in the conservation movement are profiled. Each topic is dealt with in a two-page spread, which makes information accessible. The strength of this book is the vivid, crisp, abundant photos that almost tell the story. There is much information to be found here, accompanied by a timeline, fast facts, and a list of conservation agencies as well as a red and white map pinpointing the location of each species. Paper quality is good and tiny little crocodilians under each page number are a cute touch.-- (05/04/2007)

I think that this book is fascinating reading for the level [for] which it is intended. The language is stimulating in the way that the book describes the basics about crocodilians without getting too deep and going into too much detail. Also, the discussion is lively...with great color photographs. The book gives a detailed overview of the crocodilian species and their habitats, behavior, feeding, mating habits, and other characteristics.-- (06/05/2007)

About the Author

Garry Hamilton is also the award-winning author of Frog Rescue. His articles have appeared internationally in newspapers and magazines such as Wildlife Conservation, New Scientist, Equinox and Canadian Geographic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1552979105
• ISBN 13: 9781552979105
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64