The only remaining wild population of whooping cranes breeds in Canada and winters in the United States. The story of their recovery is a tale of cross-border cooperation and the work of a team of international biologists. Readers will be able to chart their course and determine the elements of this successful recovery plan.

Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.

Larger than life -- Species at risk -- Shrinking habitat -- Ecosystem threats -- Who got involved? -- Getting a team together -- Going into action -- Challenging tasks -- Making some progress -- Success story in Lousiana -- What does the future hold? -- Saving other species -- Whooping cranes need you! --Learning more -- Glossary -- Index and about the author.