In less than a century, a bison population that once numbers in the missions and stretched across North America was reduced to just a few dozen animals primarily in Yellowstone National Park. DeSilvestro explores one of the greatest conservation comeback stories in American history-- yet its "success" is qualified. Most bison today live in commercial herds, contained like cattle. Are we willing to coexist with them as wild animals who need freedom...

"Did you know that koalas spend most of their lives up in the treetops, only coming down if they run out of leaves to munch on? How about that koalas eat almost every minute that they're awake? Or that these cute and cuddly looking animals can give off earsplitting roars that can be heard half a mile away? Perfect for all animal lovers--and koala fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a koala expert!...

The Galápagos penguin. The western gorilla of Africa. The blue whale--the largest creature to have ever lived. Award-winning artist Owen Davey pays tribute to these and a dozen more endangered animals in arresting pop-ups rendered in his signature style. Capturing everything from the intricate patterns of the geometric tortoise to the bright feathers of the kakapo parrot to the stripes and patches of the adorable red panda, these eye-catching images...

Did you know that rhinoceroses are the second biggest land animal in the world, second only to elephants? How about that rhinos have especially poor eyesight? Or that white and black rhinos are called that even though neither of them is black or white?