Extinct and Threatened Species
Product Information
Created in response to global concern for the environment Encyclopedia ofEndangered Wildlife raises awareness of how and why animal and plant species aredisappearing today 1000 to 10000 times faster than the natural rate ofextinction. Entries include 285 species profiles the complete text of theEndangered Species Act 16 articles interviews with 13 world-renownedscientists and interactive maps.
A Dramatic and Innovative Chronicle to Raise Awareness!
Includes
- More than 400 photos
- Complete text of U.S. Endangered Species Act and similar legislation from other countries
- 100 animations (including interactive maps)
- 50 minutes of videos
Product Features
Gather In-Depth Information!
285 species profiles include details about each species’ limited distributionand the causes for its endangered status.
Spark Analysis and Debate!
16 research articles discuss the introduction of alien species fragmentationand destruction of habitats over-exploitation and chains of extinction.
Take Action!
Learn what legislation has already been passed to protect wildlife. Discoverwhat more can be done to solve local and global environmental issues.
Produced under the patronage of UNESCO and in consultation with the NationalMuseum of Natural History (Paris)
Windows Requirements
- Windows 98 Me XP Vista
- Pentium 75 MHz or faster processor
- 16 MB of RAM
- 10 MB free hard disk space
- 640x480 monitor 16-bit color
- 16-bit sound card and speakers
- 4X CD-ROM drive
Macintosh Requirements
- Mac OS 7.5.3–9.2 OS X Classic
- Power Macintosh or better
- 16 MB of RAM
- 10 MB free hard disk space
- 640x480 monitor thousands of colors
- 4X CD-ROM drive
