By David Taylor
Ten endangered animals are highlighted in each one publication with transparent, easy textual content matched by way of lovely, full-color images by way of natural world photographer and writer Dave Taylor. each one e-book is helping consultant the reader towards a better knowing of the hazards those marvelous animals face as their habitats are continuously degraded and destroyed. Animals contain: eco-friendly sea turtle big tortoise lemur Hawaiian birds Rothchild's myna monk seals American crocodile and extra
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Making a Difference On islands, especially smaller islands, the removal of plants, animals, and beach souvenirs can harm and sometimes permanently change the environment. Even little things like seashells can make a big difference and cause changes to island habitats far more quickly than on mainland areas. Respect wildlife areas by not taking parts of them with you as souvenirs. After all, would you want visitors to your home to take your belongings as keepsakes? Page 31 Glossary A algae Tiny plants that live in the ocean archosaurs The family of dinosaurs to which the crocodile may have belonged Bali A south Pacific island that is part of Indonesia B barrier island An island that is formed when rivers carry sand and gravel to the sea blubber The layer of fat found under the skin of some sea mammals such as seals and whales burrow A hole dug in the ground by an animal in which it lives and hides C Caribbean Relating to the Caribbean Sea and its islands condominium A building consisting of individually owned apartments conservation Protection from loss, harm, or waste, especially of natural resources, such as wildlife continental island An island that has broken away from a continent coral A hard substance found in tropical ocean areas.
Page 13 Loads of Lemurs Long ago there were many kinds of lemurs living on Madagascar. Some were as small as mice, whereas others were as large as giant orangutans. When Europeans arrived on the island two hundred years ago, they changed the ecosystem by farming the land and bringing in domestic animals. As the ecosystem was altered, 14 species of lemurs became extinct. Food from the Forest Many lemurs spend their entire lives in the tops of trees. With their handlike feet and long front arms, they expertly swing from branch to branch.
They preyed on small animals and feasted on the eggs and hatchlings of the giant tortoises. It was not long before some tortoise species became extinct. Protection for Tortoises In 1959 the government of Ecuador made a decision to protect giant tortoises and other endangered animals and plants on the Galapagos Islands. Perhaps with the increased world interest in saving giant tortoises, these gentle giants will be around to be admired by future generations. Aldabra giant tortoise Length: 55 inches (140 centimeters) Weight: 559 pounds (254 kilograms) Where it lives: Seychelles Islands Galapagos tortoise Length: 42 inches (110 centimeters) Weight: 330440 pounds (150200 kilograms) Where it lives: Galapagos Islands Page 12 Lemurs Lemurs are monkey-like animals that live on the island of Madagascar.