Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: Creative Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780898126952
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This popular series continues traveling the planet to study alligators, bats, and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.
Author: Beverly Joubert
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426306369
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of leopards.
Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: The Creative Company
ISBN: 1640007458
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Meet the amazing spotted leopards! Introduce elementary kids to these big cats and their lives in the wild. With powerful muscles and spotted, camouflage fur, leopards are skilled predators that stalk their prey and then pounce! Readers explore this big cat's features, habitats, and behaviors with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South Africa shares why leopards and baboons don't get along.
Author: Valerie Bodden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640265172
Category : Snow leopard
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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"This revised edition surveys key aspects of snow leopards, describing these non-roaring Central Asian cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why sow leopards have spotted fur." --Provided by publisher.
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN: 1426314574
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Retells the stories of three animal rescues, including two orphaned leopards, a sea turtle, and a loon.
Author: Desmond Morris
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780233183
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 183
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The sleek, spotted leopard may be the smallest of the big cats, but its ferocity and solitary style makes lions and tigers seem puny in comparison. Lacking the social mentality of other animals, the leopard is stealthy and selfish, ambushing its prey and carrying it high into a tree where it can dine alone. Humans call leopards the “perfect predator." In Leopard, renowned zoologist Desmond Morris seeks to show all sides of the cat, delving into the fascinating history of these incredible animals. Morris examines the leopard’s athletic elegance, predatory skill, wary shyness, and cunning intelligence while also exploring the animal’s parental devotion, preference for solitude, and capacity for revenge. In addition to tracing the evolution of leopards, he considers how humans have related to the animal throughout history. Leopards, he shows, have long featured in the art, mythology, and folklore of ancient Greece, Persia, Rome, and even England, where they have not lived for several millennia. But humans and leopards do not always coexist peacefully; as Morris explains, leopards have been known to attack humans when their food is scarce or they are injured. He reveals how humans have exploited the cats, attempting to train them for circus roles, and how today some people are now making strides toward the leopard’s conservation. He also describes their rich symbolism, appearances in literature and film, and the use of the leopard print in both haute couture and down-market fashion. Packed with compelling images of this amazing animal in action, Leopard sheds new light on these gorgeous cats.
Author: Will Burrard-Lucas
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797203584
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer's journey to find the mysterious black leopard. There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. • STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online. • NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders. • INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful. Perfect for: • Aspiring and professional photographers • Photography buffs • Nature and animal lovers • Big cat enthusiasts • Conservationists • National Geographic readers • Fans of memoir and adventure stories • Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa
Author: Aline Alexander Newman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426310919
Category : Animal behaviour
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Presents the stories of three incredibly talented animals, including a motocross daredevil dog, a groundhog weather wonder, and a rock star cat.
Author: Deborah Nuzzolo
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429648813
Category : Leopard
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Did you know that leopards lounge in tree branches? Discover how these wild cats live their lives in Africa.
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778718567
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Most recognized for their spotted coats, leopards are beautiful and muscular cats! The stunning photography in Endangered Leopards displays these animals in their natural habitats, and the informative text reveals the superior hunting skills, what they eat, and how mothers care for their cubs. Unfortunately, leopards are in danger of becoming extinct! This book tells how people are trying to keep these cats alive by protecting leopards in nature preserves and studying them in zoos.
