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The author describes her adventures, along with wildlife biologist Randy Matchett, observing one of the most endangered species of North America--the black-footed ferret, and discusses history, behavior, and a captive breeding center.
Quick Summary
Dive into the secret world of one of North America's rarest animals alongside real scientists racing against time to bring the black-footed ferret back from the edge of extinction. Readers will feel like detectives as they follow the wildlife biologist and author through prairie dog towns, inside breeding centers, and into the dramatic moments of releasing these sly, cat-like predators back into the wild. If your kid loves heartwarming animal stories like "The One and Only Ivan" or root-for-the-underdog adventures like "Holes," they'll be captivated by this true tale of saving the "prairie bandit." Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who are curious about wildlife conservation and want to read about real heroes working to save endangered species.