Did you know that polar bears' bodies are perfect for living in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic? How does the warming Arctic affect polar bears?
Introduces polar bears and their habitat, and discusses how the warming Arctic and the melting of ancient ice in the polar regions affects polar bears.
Describes a zoologist's job and how they help animals in different areas of the world, including in rain forests, deserts, and in the oceans, as well as inside the zoo and in a laboratory.
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of several of the animals who lived during the Ice Age and later became extinct, including the woolly mammoth, saber-toothed tiger, andrewsarchus, a
Describes the harsh, drought-like conditions in Malawi, where little rainfall and poor quality drinking water threaten the health of its people, and explains the process of digging a well in the area