Saving Animals

The very first book written by Dr. Joel Wallach (with his late wife Josephine). It is the saga of the white rhino and the people involved with its resurrection from the brink of extinction. It is an exciting adventure for young and old alike.

Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears - the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species.

Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes listeners behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.

You've probably heard the story of the garden of Eden - the paradise that God created for humans to live in. There was plenty of room for everyone, there were trees and flowers and plenty of food. When you look out your window today you don't see the paradise God intended for us. This world is crowded, polluted, and headed for trouble.But it's not hopeless.

African penguins waddle around nesting colonies in lower numbers than ever before. Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or become prey. Others simply may not get enough food to survive on their own once their parents leave.

El otoño ha llegado y Camelia está determinada a salvar sus flores del frío invierno. Su mamá le enseña cómo sacar las flores de la tierra, trasplantarlas a las macetas y darles agua. Camelia trasplantarlas unas cuantas flores...y luego, unas más...y un poco más. Con su mamá distraída al teléfono, Camelia ha llenado la casa con las flores pero los estornudos de papá significan que ¡las flores no se pueden quedar!