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1) Lions
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Lions are some of the most famous killers of the animal kingdom. They prey upon mammals such as wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, and giraffes. They are an apex predator, and there are far fewer lions than there are prey animals, making them a keystone species in their habitats. While lions used to exist all over Africa and into the Middle East, today they are only present in small pockets in sub-Saharan Africa. This book explores the lion's anatomy,...
2) Tigers
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Tigers are one of the most easily recognized big cat species on Earth. They're also the largest species of cat. Like many other species of big cats, tigers are apex predators and prey upon mammals such as deer and members of the cow family. Tigers have a long history of human interaction, and hunters have poached them for hundreds of years for their prized fur. Tiger attacks have also contributed to human hunting. Throughout history, tigers have been...
3) Orcas
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. They are apex predators and prey upon fish and large mammals such as seals and baleen whale calves. They can be found in oceans throughout the world. These social creatures received their nickname because of their tendency to attack other whale species, and captive killer whales have been known to attack humans. This book covers key information about orcas, including life cycle,...
4) Jaguars
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Jaguars are one of the largest big cat species in the world and the largest big cat species living in the Americas. While jaguars live primarily in the tropics, these creatures can also be found in the American Southwest. The jaguar has an incredibly powerful bite and only eats meat. Only large members of the crocodile family can truly challenge a jaguar. This book explores the jaguar's diet, hunting practices, and history with humans and touches...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Grizzly bears, also known as North American brown bears, are some of the most easily recognized bears in the world. They're known for being more aggressive than black bears and often defend themselves against perceived threats. Grizzlies tend to avoid humans but will attack if provoked or to protect their young. While they are technically carnivores, grizzly bears are more often omnivores. They prey upon large mammals such as deer and moose, but...
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