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Hawaii's Animals Do the Most Amazing Things (Hardcover)
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Hawaii's Animals Do the Most Amazing Things (Hardcover)
Series: A Latitude 20 Book
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Loot Price R532
Discovery Miles 5 320
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Hawai'i is like no other place on earth. Raised above the sea by
volcanic action, the islands are home to a fascinating array of
animals, most of which are found nowhere else in the world. Because
the Hawaiian islands are so isolated-more than 2000 miles from any
large land mass-many of its native animals have developed unusual
adaptations that help them survive. For example, Hawai'i has whales
that sing dolphins that spin through the air bats that turn
somersaults as they feed shrimp that climb waterfalls killer
caterpillars a tiny blood-sucking bug that survives on the summit
of Mauna Kea Hawai'i's habitats are fragile, however, and many of
its native species are in danger of becoming extinct. Humans are
the most dangerous threats to these threatened animals. Habitat
destruction, pollution, development, and introduced species have
all contributed to the loss or diminishment of Hawai'i's native
species. Hawai'i is the extinction capital of the United States.
Only through education and thoughtful conservation can we prevent
the disappearance of any more of Hawai'i's unique animals. The
first step is to learn about these animals and begin to appreciate
their special characteristics.
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