"Learn all about black rhinos, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.

Acclaimed nature writer Rick Bass takes us on a journey into the Namib Desert to follow a group of poachers-turned-conservationists as they track the endangered black rhinos through their ancient and harsh African homeland.

An orphaned baby black rhino is taken in by the manager of the local national park, who names him Chizi and raised him along with his own children. As Chizi grows, he becomes a big part of the family. Chizi's Tale teaches that all of us can, and should, show mercy and compassion.

Where do over 80 percent of black rhinos live? What is a midden and why do rhinos make them? How many horns does a black rhino have? In Black Rhino, you will find answers to these questions as you learn why this powerful animal needs a lot of help from concerned people so that it does not disappear from this Earth. From 24-hour guards to relocating these 1-ton animals, conservationists have had to work hard to save the remaining rhinos. As you learn about their long breeding cycle and why some people value their horns, you will better understand how much work still needs to be done.

Killed for their horns, Africa’s black rhinos face extinction. The species has made a comeback with human help. But hunters and lack of space still threaten its survival. The Animals in Danger series presents Black Rhinos, an all-around guide to the fascinating two-horned giant. Cutting-edge science helps tell the inside story of the black rhino’s habits and personality. Eyewitness reports offer a look at the work to save the species. In addition, images and extra features like maps and a glossary help readers understand black rhinos and how human actions affect the animal’s present and future.

Hunters in Nairobi are threatening more than a few animals.

A safari trip to Kenya leads to a search for one of the rarest animals on Earth, in a book where the reader determines the path and ending of the story.