The Amur leopard is one of the most endangered animals in Russia. There are very few of them left in the wild. Habitat loss due to logging and human encroachment is a major threat to them. Also, poaching for their beautiful fur is a significant problem.
One endangered animal story is about the giant panda. Pandas were on the verge of extinction due to habitat loss mainly caused by deforestation. Their bamboo forests were being cut down for human activities like building and farming. But then, conservation efforts started. Zoos around the world joined in breeding programs. In China, large nature reserves were created specifically for pandas. Now, their numbers are slowly increasing, but they are still endangered.
Often, these books tend to raise awareness about the species. For example, they might show the beauty and importance of the endangered animals. They may also depict the threats that the species face, like habitat loss or hunting. In 'Never Cry Wolf', it shows how misunderstandings can lead to the wrong perception of wolves as a threat.
The 'Great Big Story' about endangered animals might be a comprehensive account of various endangered species. It could cover their current situation, the reasons for being endangered like habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. It may also include efforts being made to protect them.
The story of the northern white rhino is heart - breaking. There are only two left in the world, and they are both female. Poaching for their horns has decimated their population. These rhinos used to roam freely in parts of Africa. But illegal hunting has brought them to the brink of complete extinction. Scientists are now trying various methods like in - vitro fertilization to try and save the species, but the future looks very bleak for the northern white rhino.
A really interesting endangered species fiction book is 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams. It tells the story of a group of rabbits and their journey to find a new home. Rabbits are often considered vulnerable. Another is 'The Once and Future King' by T.H. White. It has elements related to the relationship between humans and animals, including some endangered species in the Arthurian setting.
Some great landing page books on animals in fiction are 'The Call of the Wild' by Jack London. It tells the story of a dog's journey in the wild. Another one is 'Charlotte's Web' which features a pig and a spider. And 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, where animals take on human - like roles in a satirical story.
There are likely to be the African elephants in the 'Great Big Story'. They are endangered because of illegal ivory trade. The vaquita, a small porpoise in the Gulf of California, is also highly endangered due to bycatch in fishing nets. These are just a few of the many endangered animals that might be part of this 'Great Big Story' which is probably trying to show the importance of protecting these amazing creatures.
Some popular fiction animals books include 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. It's a cute story about a mischievous rabbit who gets into trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden. 'Redwall' is another series that features anthropomorphic animals in a medieval - like setting. There are battles, quests, and lots of adventure among the mice, badgers, and other animals in the Redwall Abbey.