SCIENCE
Newman, Patricia

Zoo Scientists to the Rescue

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Annie Crawley. Zoos today don't only house exotic animals for people's entertainment. Going behind the scenes at different zoos, Newman introduces three dedicated scientists whose research and conservation work with orangutans, black-footed ferrets, and black rhinos, respectively, help each endangered species survive and thrive. Their fascinating scientific studies are described in conversational text and illustrated with photos from the field. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

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