Rainforest Bird Rescue: Changing the Future for End Angered Wildlife by Linda Ke
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Rainforest Bird Rescue: Changing the Future for End Angered Wildlife by Linda Ke. A few thousand years ago tropical rainforests covered as much as 12 percent of the Earth's land surface. More than 600 species of rainforest birds are threatened with extinction. 'Rainforest Bird Rescue' profiles projects and people around the world who are working to prevent the loss of these beautiful birds. Rainforest Bird Rescue by Linda Kenyon Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Almost 1,200 bird species - one in eight - are threatened with extinction, and without our help hundreds will disappear by the year 2100. This book profiles projects and people around the world who are working to prevent the loss of these beautiful birds, in Thailand, Canada, Central America and South America. Publisher Description About a third of the world bird species make their homes in rainforests, which offer moderate temperatures, protective shelter and ample food supply. Unfortunately the rainforests are disappearing. A few thousand years ago tropical rainforests covered as much as 12 percent of the Earth's land surface. Today, that figure is reduced by half, the result of logging, mining, and the clearing of land for human settlements. More than 600 species of rainforest birds are threatened with extinction. 'Rainforest Bird Rescue' profiles projects and people around the world who are working to prevent the loss of these beautiful birds: .Somprat Polchoo is head of the Khao Nor Chuchi forest protection unit in southern Thailand, one of the last known strongholds of the critically endangered Gurney's Pitta .The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is working to prevent the destruction of the Northern Spotted Owl's habitat in the ancient rainforests of British Columbia .The Rainforest Alliance, which encourages farmers in El Salvador to grow coffee in the traditional way -- under a forest canopy that supports wildlife -- is saving precious habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler .Richard and Margot Frisius are founders of Amigos de las Ayes, which breeds endangered Costa Rican macaws and releases them into the wild. Illustrated with 50 spectacular colour photographs, Rainforest Bird Rescue covers the people, the issues and the challenges involved in preserving a future for endangered wildlife. AUTHOR: Linda Kenyon is an avid field naturalist who frequently writes about songbirds and other wildlife. The Firefly Animal Rescue Series identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning colour photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behaviour, habits, physiology and more. REVIEWS: "These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts." - School Library Journal "Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language."- Booklist 50 colour photographs Details ISBN 1554071526 ISBN-13 9781554071524 Title Rainforest Bird Rescue Author Linda Kenyon Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 64 Publisher Firefly Books Ltd GEItemID:10957134; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
