An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone--decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"--abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on the charities and organizations that help care for and limit the numbers of feral animals.

An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone--decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of obligates--abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on the charities and organizations that help care for and limit the numbers of feral animals. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This beginner?s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. In this addition to the acclaimed About? series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.

You love horses and ponies! Who doesn't? This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship with the horses in your life, keep your new pony healthy and happy, and avoid common mistakes of first-time horse and pony riders and owners. Whether you have a horse or pony, are thinking about learning to ride, or just love horses and ponies and want to know all about them, this guide is packed with the essential information, tips, and advice that every horse-loving kid will enjoy. You’ll discover how horses helped humans make history. You’ll explore their bodies and minds, inside and out. You’ll learn how to ride them and train them and care for them. You’ll survey horse shows and horse sports all around the world. Most importantly, you’ll understand how to form a lasting bond with the horses and ponies in your life. Full-color photographs placed throughout will aid in understanding, as well as keeping a young reader interested. The Absolute Beginners Guide to Horses and Ponies covers a lot of important topics, including: Preparing your stall or barn for a new horse or pony Horse breeds and their characteristics Amazing horses in movies, books and real-life heroes Safe handling Mucking, grooming, and tacking Nutrition and health care Unique needs of horses and young ponies Riding lessons And so much more!

How are humans different from other animals? This is a question scientists have long tried to answer. As it turns out, some of the very things researchers once though distinguished humans—our creativity, our problem-solving ability, our capacity for planning or abstract thought—actually make us very similar to other animals! This nonfiction book introduces several different behaviors that humans and other animals share, including farming, teaching, laughing, building, mourning, communicating, grooming, playing, traveling, using tools, and working together. Narrated by a funny and friendly ant, this book is packed with humor and playful phrasing to bring lightness to the exploration of animal behavior. Brought to life by bright and wacky cartoon-style illustrations, Acting Wild will leave kids with the understanding that acting like an animal is simply in their nature.

Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey.

Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey.

Take a tour around the world to meet all kinds of bears in this delightful pre-reader. Kids love bears and in this book they'll be introduced to them all: Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown. Great full-color photos reveal details about how and where they live. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expertvetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabular tree at the beginning of the book introduces key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.