Elephant Seal (21st Century Skills Library: Road to Recovery)

the Playful Elephant Seal Was Once A Common Sight Along The Pacific Coast Of North America. Once Prized For The Oil That Could Be Made From Its Blubber, The Elephant Seal Was Hunted To Near Extinction In The 19th Century. Look Inside To Find Out More About The Elephant Seal And How People Are Working Together To Protect This Animal And Make Sure It Stays On The Road To Recovery. An elephant seal has a thick layer of blubber that keeps it from freezing in cold northern waters. This protective layer of blubber was prized by hunters who killed so many elephant seals that there were fewer than 100 left alive. Discover how government leaders and others took action to save these sea mammals from extinction. Many people are afraid of bats, but like every other living thing they play in important role in nature. Readers will learn about cave dwelling gray bats, how they became endangered, and how government leaders and scientists have teamed up to save these furry, flying creatures. This book tells about the elephant seal, which was hunted to near extinction in the 19th century but has made a strong comeback, thanks to new laws and people working together to protect them Discusses why the elephant seal became endangered and what was done to help them recover and survive Discusses why the gray bat became endangered and what was done to help them recover and survive