David Taylor enlists the reader as an undercover agent to obtain the latest information on the welfare of 10 of the world's most endangered animals. This "mission" introduces children to these creatures in their natural habitats - such as rainforests, mountains, deserts and swamps.

David Taylor enlists the reader as an undercover agent to obtain the latest information on the welfare of 10 of the world's most endangered animals. This "mission" introduces children to these creatures in their natural habitats - such as rainforests, mountains, deserts and swamps. Field reports provide detailed information about the life styles of these animals, and aim to heighten children's awareness of the threat to wildlife and the need to protect certain species before it is too late.

The giant otter
the macaw
the komodo dragon
the cuban crocodile
the lemur
the snow leopard
the African wild ass
the Okapi
the African hunting dog
the gorilla.