128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Note
"A Myriad edition"--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-125) and index.
Contents
Extinction is forever -- Ecosystems -- Fragile regions -- Endangered animals and plants -- Endangered birds -- Issues of conservation -- World tables.
Summary
Vividly illustrated with full-color maps and detailed graphics, The Atlas of Endangered Species catalogs the inhabitants of a wide variety of ecosystems, including forests, mangroves, and coral reefs. It examines the major threats to biodiversity, from loss of habitat to hunting, and describes the steps being taken toward conservation.