As Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett races against time to save an endangered species, he finds himself plunged into a deadly mystery that soon threatens his family and the life he loves.

Arranged by continent, the author discusses the animals' habitat and their current plight. The selection spans a broad spectrum of wildlife, from large charismatic mammals such as the Bengal tiger of South Asia and the black rhinoceros of the African savannah, to lesser-known species, such as Prsewalski's horse, which was once presumed to be extinct but was reintroduced to the Mongolian steppe, and the imperial amazon parrot, of which only 50 remain...

Renowned photographer Joel Sartore takes us on a journey of the world's rarest and most at-risk mammals, fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles and insects.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of this fast-moving member of the cat family.

Profiles the gray wolf and how conservation efforts brought it back from the brink of extinction.

Profiles the bald eagle and how conservation efforts brought it back from the brink of extinction.

Profiles the American alligator and how conservation efforts brought it back from the brink of extinction.

Discusses what blue whales are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to blue whales.