"Learn how Galapagos penguins got to the tropics, what they eat, the challenges they face, and what you can do to help"-- Cover verso.

What's that red-haired animal swinging through the rain forest's trees seemingly without a care in the world? It's an orangutan! Aside from all that red hair, these beautiful beasts look almost human, but they're a lot stronger. Learn more about these colorful animals, including how they live, how clever they are, how they're dealing with a shrinking habitat, and what you can do to help.

"Describes the life cycle and characteristics of African elephants, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses what gray wolves are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to gray wolves.

Examines the characteristics and habitat of the grizzly bear, its risk for extinction, and efforts to save it.

Discusses what American alligators are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to American alligators.

Discusses what blue whales are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to blue whales.