| Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal Contributor(s): Richards, Linda L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 145982136X ISBN-13: 9781459821361 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Marine Life - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
| Dewey: 599.794 |
| LCCN: 2020931815 |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.6" W x 9.1" (1.20 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Less than 100 years ago, the northern elephant seal was thought to be extinct. Today more than 250,000 elephant seals swim in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Mexico. In Return from Extinction: The Triumph of the Elephant Seal Linda L. Richards tells the story of their dramatic recovery. Elephant seals were hunted to near extinction for their precious oil before the Mexican government stepped in to protect them. Many people thought it was too late. Even though the life of the elephant seal is difficult and only 20 percent of pups born will make it to adulthood, the species adapted and came back from the brink. They are a true conservation success story. |