Conservation Bibliography
BOOKS
Bloyd, Sunni. Endangered Species. San Diego, CA: Lucent Books, 1989.
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Describes how and why various species of animals and tropical rain forests are
threatened, and discusses the importance of their survival. Includes glossary
and list of organizations to contact.
Cox, James A. The Endangered Ones. New York: Crown Publishers, 1975.
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Provides a continent-by-continent breakdown (plus islands and oceans) of
endangered and extinct animals.
Horwich, Robert H. A Belizean Rain Forest: The Community Baboon
Sanctuary, 3rd ed. Gays Mills, WI: Orang-utan Press, 1990.
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This book describes the howler conservation program shown in this slide set.
It also serves as a field guide to many of the other plants and animals found
in the sanctuary.
Mitchell, Andrew. Vanishing Paradise. Woodstock, MY: Overland
Press, 1990.
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In a series of striking photographs gathered over a 10-year period, and
described by zoologist Mitchell, photographers Stephen Dalton and George
Bernard show us what can be found in just one hectare of Amazonian rainforest.
Ranger Rick's Naturescope: Endangered Species: Wild and Rare.
Washington DC: National Wildlife Federation, 1989.
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This publication is designed to help students learn the importance of
studying endangered species -- how crucial habitat protection is, and
what the consequences might be if habitat destruction continues at its
present rate. The illegal animal trade is also discussed. This book
includes photos, drawings and suggested activities.
Time-Life Books, ed. Vanishing Species. New York: Time-Life Books, 1974.
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Shows in large, colorful pictures, endangered mammals, amphibians and reptiles,
and birds.
Tudge, Colin. Last Animals At The Zoo: How Mass Extinction Can Be
Stopped. Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 1992.
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Explains how zoos are involved in a conservation strategy to breed
endangered animals in captivity, with the hope of one day returning them to the wild.
AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL
Amazon, The Flooded Forest. Produced by the National
Geographic Society and WQED, Pittsburgh. Distributed by the National
Geographic Society, Washington, DC. (VHS; col., sd.; 57 min.: 1990)
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The Amazon Basin is one of the last great wetland frontiers with a
vast variety of wildlife including many primate species like the rare
white bald uakari, howler monkey and pygmy marmoset. Much of this
video shows the lives of the peasants who survive from the abundance
of food provided by the Amazon River, and the interference of those
who would upset the Amazon ecosystem through the developmnent of
farming land and the construction of hydroelectric dams. Recommended
for grades 9-12.
At Home... In The Rainforest. Produced by Robin James,
Children's and Educational TV, Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Distributed by Landmark Films, 3459 Slade Run Drive, Falls Church, VA
22042, (800) 342-4336 (VHS; col., sd.; 15 min.: 1989)
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In a program aimed at a young audience, forest ranger Tina Dalton
guides the viewer through the multilayers of the tropical rainforest,
examining the plant and animal life. Animal species shown include panda
snail, opossum, frog, python, various insect species, and the scrub turkey.
Plants include the strangler fig and stinging tree, with footage of plants
in competition for resources.
Baboon Ecology. Produced by the Dept. of Anthropology and
Extension Media Center, University of California - Berkeley. Distributed by
the Extension Media Center, UC - Berkeley, 2223 Fulton St., Berkeley, CA
94720.. (VHS; col. sd.; 21 min.: 1962)
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This video is based on early studies of savanna baboons in Africa. It
illustrates the daily life cycle of baboon groups and their interactions
with other species that share their habitat. Graphics are used to introduce
the concept of home range. Produced for college introductory classes, the
program can be used in grades 9-12.
The Environmental Tourist. Produced by the National Audubon
Society. Distributed by PBS Video, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314.
(VHS; col., sd.; 58 min.: 1992)
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This program looks at the problems caused when tourists visit natural areas.
It begins with the development of the U. S. National Park System, and the early
commercialization of Glacier Park. A look at the Amboseli Park in Kenya shows
what happens when the needs of animals, tourists and native peoples clash. The
final segment focuses on Belize where eco-tourism is the national policy. A
short section on the Community Baboon Sanctuary describes it as an excellent
example of how tourism and conservation can go hand-in-hand in developing
countries. Recommended for grades 9-12.
Keepers of the Forest. Distributed by Norman Lippman, 7745
Mohawk Pl., St. Louis, MO 63105, (314) 725-3313 (VHS, Beta or 3/4" video; col.,
sd.; 28 min.: 1986)
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This film examines agriculture and forestry practices as well as settlement
patterns and how they affect the tropical rainforest. Using the example of
the farming done by people who live in the Lacondon jungle, the film suggests
ways in which people can live in and be supported by the rainforest and
establishes that this alternative method may prevent further loss of this
ecosystem.
Korup: An African Rainforest. Produced by Phil C. Agland,
Partridge Films Lts., 38 Mill Lane, London NW6 1NR UK, and World Wildlife Fund.
Distributed by Anthony Morris London Ltd., 6 Goodwin's Court, St. Martin's Lane,
London WC2N 4LL UK. (VHS, Beta, or 16mm film, col., sd.; 55 min.: 1981)
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This film documents the life of an African rain forest in Cameroon and the
escalating dangers to its survival. Close-up photography shows primate
feeding, as well as birds' and insects' social behavior. The interrelationship
of the multitude of life forms making up the forest community are shown in detail.
Recommended for grades 6 and up.
Saving the Gorilla. Produced and distributed by the National
Geographic Society, Washington DC (VHS; col., sd.; 23 min.: 1982)
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This video shows the international conservation efforts of zoos and several
individuals to prevent the extinction of the lowland (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
and mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei). It provides a look at the
beginnings of the mountain gorilla project described in the Conservation slide
set.
Species Survival Plan. Produced by Bill Loessberg, Denver
Zoological Foundation. (VHS; col., sd.; 31 min.: 1988)
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The Species Survival Plan is a national collaboration of zoos through the
American Association of Zoos, Parks and Aquariums to "build an ark" that will
aid in the preservation of 500-1000 species, outlining the strategy and rationale
for captive breeding programs and the role of zoos in saving endangered species.
The Tropical Rainforest. Produced by FR3 and Elois Productions.
Distributed by the Films for the Humanities, Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08540 (VHS; col.,
sd.; 27 min.: 1991)
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This program looks at the ecosystem of the rainforest: the height of the trees
and the adaptation of leaves to heavy rainfall; the richness and variety of
plant and animal life and their ecological roles; and the unique insect life
of the tropical forest.
The Vanishing Forest: The Crisis of Tropical Deforestation.
Produced and distributed by Knowledge Unlimited, PO Box 52, Madison, WI 53701,
(800) 356-2303 (filmstrip, cassette, illustrated guide: 1987)
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Tropical rain forests used to cover about 12 percent of the land surface
of the earth. Today, the figure is closer to 7 percent. Yet these forests
contain more than half the world's plant and animal species. Rain forests are
rapidly falling before the saws and bulldozers of logging companies, miners,
farmers and ranchers. This program tells the story of the rain forests, the
threats they face, and the efforts to save them. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
Wildlife Trade Education Kit. Written by Lynne C. Hardie.
Produced and distributed by TRAFFIC U.S.A., Washington D.C. (79 color slides,
with text: 1981)
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This kit was developed to assist educators in raising awareness about
wildlife trade, to understand how trade endangers wildlife and why laws
and law enforcement alone cannot solve the problem, and to realize how
they can help by making wise purchasing selections
Wilds of Madagascar. Produced by Partridge Films for the
National Geographic Society. Distributed by the National Geographic Society,
Washington DC. (VHS; col., sd.; 50 min.: 1989)
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Zoologist Phil Chapman heads a conservation project to declare the
Ankarena plateau in northern Madagascar as a national park. Among
the animals found in this region are several species of lemurs, a family
of primates found only in Madagascar. The impact of slash-and-burn
agriculture on the remaining forests of Madagascar is shown.
