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A fascinating look at endangered animals and what zoos and wildlife organisations are doing to increase the chances of survival for a number of species.

Did you know?

The Tasmanian Tiger was wiped out within fifty years of European settlement in Australia. The Mountain Pygmy Possum was thought to be extinct until one was discovered in an alpine hut in 1966. There are about 800 Red Pandas living in captivity around the world but only about 500 left in the wild.

Many animals are on the edge of extinction. For some species it's too late, but for others there is still hope. Endangered! Working to Save Animals at Risk takes the reader behind the scenes for a fascinating look at what zoos, conservation groups and researchers are doing to help these endangered animals and increase their chances of survival. (Source: Publisher's blurb)

''Run! Both of you, run. Get away from here and hide.' Narina's voice was shrill above the savage growls of the invading warrigals. Bala hesistated. He was terrified of the wild dogs, but desperate to help his mother defend their home.' In this exciting sequel to The Ancient Secret, Bala and Pipinya, the water-rats, find their happy world torn apart when vicious wild dogs go on the rampage. Worse still, The Great Snake Mamaragan is abroad again. Bala and Pipinya, with Japara and Wahn, must return the Stones of Fire to their rightful home - there is no time to lose. As they journey through the Australian outback, they discover friendship in the most unexpected places, but they also learn that you should never underestimate your enemy. This is a magical story about faith and trust, and finding the answer to a mystery as old as time. The first Stones of Fire book is The Ancient Secret.' (Publication summary)

'When Japara and Wahn set off with Guruk to search for a missing uncle, they know little about the secret he has uncovered. Dark forces work against them as they are drawn deeper into the mystery of the Stones of Fire.'

Source: Google Books.