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The Great Leopard Rescue - (Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries) by Sandra Markle (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In 2007 only thirty Amur leopards remained in the wild.
- 10-11 Years
- 8.9" x 8.5" Paperback
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
- Series Name: Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
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About the Book
"Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world. But thanks to scientists' new, innovative efforts to study them and breed a reserve population, these majestic cats have a chance to come back."--Book Synopsis
In 2007 only thirty Amur leopards remained in the wild. Scientists knew they needed to do more to help these big cats. However, details of the leopards' wild lives in their high-altitude forest home were still a mystery. With the help of new technology and the cooperation of scientists and governments around the world, people have learned more than ever before about these rare cats. An innovative plan is under way to give Amur leopards a more secure future. Can these cats rebound from the brink before it's too late?
Review Quotes
"[T]his handsome volume . . . [has] well-organized, cogently written text. . . . An informative presentation showing what is being done to save this beautiful but critically endangered species."--Booklist
-- (9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Excellent writing and documentation distinguish Markle's latest."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (8/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Libraries will definitely want to add this title for all of their animal-loving patrons, especially those with an interest in conservation efforts."--School Library Journal
-- (8/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)"Markle continues to fill a demand for animal-centered books that satisfy both recreational readers and science-report writers."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
-- (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)