"Describes various animals in North and South America that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text."

Includes index.

Habitats, threats, and conservation -- Giant anteater -- Giant armadillo -- Arizona black-tailed prairie dog -- Golden lion tamarin -- Cuban solenodon -- Hawaiian monk seal -- Northern fur seal -- Grizzly bear -- Red wolf -- Vicuna -- Gray whale -- White whale -- Trumpeter swan -- Galpagos cormorant -- Harpy eagle -- Piping plover -- Red siskin -- Alabama red-bellied turtle -- Bog turtle -- Desert tortoise -- Galapagos land iguana -- Galapagos marine iguana -- Totoaba -- Categories of threat.