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2) Tigers
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The tiger is one of nature's most perfect predators. With their long teeth,(up to 2.5 inches!) tigers have killed more people than any other mammal. They live in a wide variety of habitats, with temperatures ranging from –30 to 118 degrees F. In spite of their adaptable nature and skillful hunting, tigers are nearly extinct. Three of the eight varieties of tigers are completely extinct, with the other five precariously hanging on. Humans have hunted...
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The saber-toothed cat was a fearsome prehistoric predator. Written for beginning readers, clear and succinct text explains how we think saber-toothed cats lived, hunted and became extinct. Back matter explores other large-toothed predators and provides additional print, visual and web resources.
5) Tigers
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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of the largest and strongest of all the wild cats.
6) Tigers
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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of tigers.
9) Tigers
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Describes the physical characteristics, social, feeding, and hunting behavior, and life cycle of the biggest of all wild cats.
13) Tigers
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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of this largest cat in the world which is in danger of dying out because of hunting and destruction of its forest home.
15) Tigers
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Presents detailed information on tigers, including their representation in art and mythology, physical evolution, various subspecies, habitats, physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and interaction with humans, as well as the efforts being made to protect remaining subspecies from extinction.
16) The tiger
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Discusses what tigers 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 tigers.
17) Tigers
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Portrays the tiger, discussing its diet, habitat and life cycle, and examines conservation issues and the status of the species today. Features accessible text, color photographs, simple sidebars, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.
19) Tigers
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"[This book presents] a comprehensive zoological profile of this . . . mammal [the tiger]. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Vietnamese tale about the big cat"--Provided by publisher.