"Information about some of the more important and interesting endangered animals of Europe, including the animal's common name, scientific name, and conservation status; also includes a map showing the range of each animal featured; and a glossary, additional resources, and an index"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Why species in Europe are threatened -- Carabo beetle and great raft spider -- Freshwater pearl mussel -- Angel shark -- European eel -- Olm (Proteus) -- Meadow (Orsini's) viper -- And Caucasian (Kaznakow's) viper -- La Palma giant lizard -- Wall lizards, several species -- Spanish Imperial eagle -- Great bustard -- Dalmatian pelican -- Spanish (Iberian) lynx -- European marbled polecat -- European mink -- Mediterranean monk seal -- Azorean bat (Azores noctule) -- Madeira pipistrelle -- Short-beaked common dolphin (Mediterranean population) -- European bison (Wisent) -- Saiga antelope.