Environmental Conservation & Protection, Animals - General & Miscellaneous, Extinct & Endangered Animals, Exotic Animals
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Overview
This appealing, picture-filled book tells the true story of Bogus-a 950-pound Sumatran rhinoceros who was brought from the tropical forests of Indonesia to live in an American zoo, as part of an international effort to rescue the species. Facts about rhino life in the wild, why rhinos are in danger, and how scientists hope to help them, provide important background in this fascinating account of Bogus's capture and life in America.Describes the status of the Sumatran rhinoceros as one of the most endangered animals in the world and relates the story of Bagus, a specimen who was captured in the wild and sent to the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a new breeding program to save the species from extinction.
Book Details
Published
February 1, 1993
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pages
64
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780531111734