{"product_id":"9781554071456","title":"Birds of Prey Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e  Birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors, have been respected and admired yet also feared and loathed throughout their existence. They are meat-eating birds and extremely well-equipped for the hunt, with powerful eyesight, ultra-sensitive hearing, and sharp talons. Despite these apparent advantages, many birds of prey species are seriously endangered or threatened.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This latest addition to the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series profiles the dedicated people and projects around the world helping raptors to survive, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Philippine Eagle Foundation that is bringing the Philippine eagle back from the brink of extinction;\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLindsay Oaks, an American microbiologist, who helped discover what is killing vultures in Asia;\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSophie Osborn, who monitors released California condors;\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe biologists using Peregrine falcons as \"foster parents\" for the young of the endangered South American aplomado falcon.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Illustrated with 50 spectacular color photographs, \u003cb\u003eBirds of Prey Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e also addresses the general biological issues and challenges in preserving a future for endangered wildlife.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAbout the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - School Library Journal  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Booklist  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pamela Hickman (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Hardback | Library binding |  2006-02-20","offer_id":46011485618431,"sku":"9781554071456","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_9bcaf974-20b9-4116-a995-d7aecca5ba7f.jpg?v=1723058411","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554071456","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}