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Birds, butterflies, beaver and antelope, wildflowers and frogs -- could their survival possibly be connected to top predators like the wolf and cougar? For those who have seldom given thought to the great predators so often missing from the web of life, there is a world of reason to think again. Explores the role top predators play in restoring biodiversity. Feature wildlife footage from wildlife cinematographer, Bob Landis.
262) Poisonous bugs
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Which are the most poisonous bugs? Where does the poison come from? How do they use it? These and many other questions are answered in this colorful and informative book, designed to help young readers discover more about the amazing world of the minibeasts.
267) Aves
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Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of hawks, eagles, owls, and other kinds of birds of prey.
268) Fearsome reptiles
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"This survey of the deadliest reptiles in the world details their habitats, behavior, and adaptations such as venom and bites that make them dangerous to humans and other animals"--Provided by publisher.
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Savage Kingdom is back with real-life drama from Mombo, Northern Botswana, where peace never lasts long, and power comes with a price. The Kingdom's royalty returns to rid the land of hyena rule and regain their rightful control. The tables are turning; dominance is shifting; and everyone must fight not only to survive but to defend his or her rightful place in a changing, cut-throat kingdom.
271) Canines
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Describes the physical characteristics, hunting habits, natural environment, and relationship to humans of various wild members of the dog family including wolves, foxes, and coyotes.
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"With Gray Wolves: Yellowstone's Hunters, kids will discover how gray wolves influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where gray wolves live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face"-- www.abdobooks.com
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"Deadly creatures are found all over the world -- in deserts, jungles, caves, the frozen tundra, and even the ocean! Some are big, like polar bears, tigers, and hippos. Others are small, like fire ants and beetles. No matter what their size, they all have deadly weapons!"--P. [4] of cover.
276) Superpride
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The Serengeti in northern Tanzania is one of the world's last great wildlife refuges, teeming with crocs, leopards, cheetahs-- and one of the biggest lion populations in Africa, with approximately 3,500 lions in 300 prides. But one pride looms large in the Serengeti kingdom: a single dynasty ruling the plains to which hundreds of lions trace their roots. Experience the Serengeti through their eyes and discover how this great pride is exploding in...
277) A cat's body
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Photographs and text show how the anatomy of the common house cat, from limber backbone to retractable claws, equips it to be a hunter of small rodents.
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