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Saving Orangutans

Series: Rare Earth
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Saving Orangutans by Dr Carla Litchfield is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the challenges faced by orangutans in the wild. Through vibrant illustrations and accessible language, it highlights the importance of conservation and what people can do to help protect these majestic creatures and their habitats. The book combines educational insights with inspiration to empower children to make a difference in wildlife preservation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you love engaging children's stories that teach about wildlife conservation. Enjoy an inspiring and educational journey with insights into the lives of orangutans and the efforts to save them, beautifully illustrated to captivate young readers.

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The Rare Earth series is all about protecting and preserving our endangered species. Orangutans are great apes and are closely related to humans, having in common 97% of DNA . Extinction in the wild is likely in the next 10 years for some species of the Orangutan. Ages 6+.

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Hands up if you want to save orangutans! Orangutans are great apes and are closely related to humans, having in common 97% of DNA. Extinction in the wild is likely in the next 10 years for some species of the Orangutan.

Saving Orangutans by Dr Carla Litchfield dives into the efforts needed to protect these incredible creatures from deforestation, hunting, and habitat loss.

Join the cause and discover how you can make a difference in preserving the future of these magnificent primates.

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Saving Orangutans by Dr Carla Litchfield is praised for its educational content and engaging approach to conservation topics targeted at children. The book is highlighted for effectively raising awareness and inspiring young readers to understand and participate in conservation efforts for orangutans. With engaging storytelling and informative illustrations, it endeavours to captivate the interest of its audience, making it a recommended read for children interested in wildlife and environmental issues.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742031460

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Dog Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 253.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Dr Carla Litchfield is a conservation psychologist at ZoosSA, and lecturer at UniSA. She works with great apes in the wild and in captivity, and has worked with many other animals in zoos and sanctuaries around the world.

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