"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the otter"--Provided by publisher.

On silent wings a bird sweeps down in the moonlight... With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 140 types of owls living in the world? Gail Gibbons' Owls celebrates the similarities and differences in the many species of owls, from large to small, living in diverse environments and making many different kinds of nests. The book covers...

"Through accessible text and colorful, engaging illustrations, Monarch Butterflies presents rich, detailed information about the monarchs' life cycle, anatomy, and the wonders of their signature migration"--

Presents an introduction to elephants, discussing their bodies, families, eating and bathing habits, and evolution, briefly explains why elephants are becoming scarce.

Zoo Album provides a fascinating and memorable encounter with ten unforgettable animals.

What's that springing into the air? An Arctic fox! He lands, breaking through the snow. He has caught his lunch. Learn more about Arctic foxes and how they survive in the frigid tundra. Follow them as they search for prey beneath the snow and ice. Find out how fox pups stay safe from roaming predators.

Between seven and ten million wild turkeys lived in North America when the first Europeans arrived in the New World. Overhunting and habitat destruction nearly drove wild turkeys to extinction. But laws protecting wild turkeys and projects to reintroduce them have been extremely successful in reestablishing wild turkeys across America.

Presents information about baboons and other Old World monkeys, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment.

Examines rhinoceroses, where they live, the different species of rhinos such as the white rhino, black rhino, and rhinos from Java, India, and Sumatra, how they care for their young, and efforts to protect them in the wild.

Describes the 1938 discovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct, and subsequent research about it.