Bengal tiger /

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by Spilsbury, Richard,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Animals under threat Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Tigers. | Endangered species. Year : 2004 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Stratford Elementary 599.7 SPI Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index.

The Bengal tiger -- Tiger country -- Tiger populations -- The body of a tiger -- A supreme hunter -- Tiger ranges -- Courtship and communication -- Young tigers -- Conflict between tigers and people -- Poaching -- Dealing with poaching -- Tiger hunting in the past -- Destroying tiger habitats -- Fragmented tiger populations -- Saving tiger habitats -- Conservation organizations -- Tigers in captivity -- Tiger tourism and local people -- The future for Bengal tigers -- How can you help?

Discusses the plight of Bengal tigers and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.