Lynn M. Stone

Explores the wild side of this island on the southern Gulf coast of Florida, telling where to see the best wildlife shows and where best to experience this untouched island paradise

Describes the appearance, habits, habitat, daily life, infancy, and enemies of the bird that travels on land and in the water but not in the air.

Describes the appearance, habitat, nesting, infancy, feeding, and importance to humans of this bird of prey.

Describes the history, characteristics, and temperament of the ragdoll cat and what it is like to have one for a pet.

Describes the history, characteristics, and temperament of the Abyssinian cat and what it is like to have one for a pet.

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...

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of pelicans.