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World-famous zoologist Dian Fossey is remembered for her inspiring work studying the mountain gorillas of central Africa’s isolated Virunga Mountains. Her tireless devotion to understanding - and actively protecting - these shy and gentle primates introduced them to an admiring public and promoted values of conservation in the African nations they inhabit. In 1966, Dian Fossey left home for Africa to conduct field research on mountain gorillas. It was her second trip to Africa, but it wouldn’t be her last.

Grumpy Gus is feeling overwhelmed...and tired from the holidays. He is too exhausted even to sleep on the night before Christmas. Hearing some commotion on his rooftop, Gus investigates to find Santa Claus has arrived. Listen on as Santa shares his wise insights about Christmas and the holiday season.

Josepa sueña con ver a los gorilas en su hábitat natural. Para lograrlo debe emprender una expedición al África. ¡Y nada ni nadie se lo va a impedir! Un libro sobre el poder de la imaginación infantil.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa with "Wildlife Wonders: Short Stories from Africa." This enchanting compilation weaves together 10 delightful short stories, each featuring a unique cast of characters, including the curious aye aye, the playful fennec fox, the majestic elephant, the swift cheetah, and many more fascinating creatures.

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot.

Embark on a magical journey through the Enchanted Grove with "The Lucky Monkey," a captivating collection of short stories that will transport listeners to a realm of wonder and adventure. In this enchanting book, young listeners will follow the curious and courageous protagonist, Lily, as she ventures into the heart of the mystical forest and befriends the legendary Lucky Monkey.

onna žije v dětském domově jménem Vratič. Ředitelka ji ale nemá příliš v lásce a tak ji jednoho dne ochotně předá k adopci děsivé Gorile, která do domova přijela v otlučeném Volvu. Gorila žije na skládce a živí se prodejem šrotu. Jonna se nejprve Gorily bojí (myslí si totiž, že ji chce sníst), ale postupně se s ní spřátelí. Ukáže se, že Gorila - mimochodem vášnivá čtenářka, jejíž nejoblíbenější knihou je Oliver Twist - sice žije v nepředstavitelném nepořádku, ale dokáže Jonně poskytnout lásku a pocit bezpečí, které jí v dětském domově chyběly.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the chimpanzee.

Pongo is a young and mischievous gorilla living in the mountains of Africa. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad, and perhaps even become leader of the pack one day. But it is not until his little sister, Whoopsie, is born that Pongo discovers that growing up isn't just about having a big chest to thump! Can he prove that he isn't as young and irresponsible as everyone thinks? Unabridged reading of this classic tale by Jill Tomlinson.

Can anyone have more than one heart? Red Face the monkey seems to, as he outwits his ungrateful friend, Jagged Jaws the crocodile and his wicked wife. A story about friendship and loyalty in the animal kingdom.

Learn what a mountain gorilla has in common with a hippopotamus. Find out what sets a mountain gorilla apart from a raccoon or a mountain lion. Listeners will compare key traits of mountain gorillas - their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle - to traits of other mammals. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, listeners will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

It’s 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. To Joseph’s amazement, she owns the rundown city zoo where Joseph meets Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. Adonis is ferociously strong and dangerous, but Joseph finds he has an affinity with the lonely beast. But when the bombs begin to fall, it is up to Joseph to guard Adonis’ cage should it be damaged by a blast. Will Joseph be ready to pull the trigger if it comes to it?

Die Mutmach-Geschichte vom Äffchen, das endlich seine verloren geglaubte Mama wiederfindet. Das arme Äffchen hat seine Mutter verloren, mitten im Wald! Da ist es schön, dass ihm der nette Schmetterling suchen helfen will. Aber irgendwas geht bei dieser Suche schief: Ständig führt der Schmetterling das Äffchen zu den falschen Tieren. Weiß er etwa nicht, dass Affenmamas genauso aussehen wie ihre Kinder? Mit viel Schwung gesprochen und gesungen von Ilona Schulz.

In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species - woolly monkeys. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But they play a key role in their ecosystem, and without them the rain forest is in trouble. Join scientists on their quest to solve the mysteries surrounding the lives of woolly monkeys before it's too late. Scan QR codes inside the book to see and hear the monkeys!

Grumpy Gus lost his shoes...And doesn't know how he'll go on a walk with his friend Louie Lou.They retrace their steps to find his shoes. Together, Gus and Lou discover a little patience and thinking will accomplish so much more.

Golden lion tamarins are found only in Brazilian forests. These small, remarkable monkeys once had plenty of space to roam and claim family territories. But years of deforestation caused their numbers to shrink. They were in serious danger of becoming extinct. To help, scientists studied the animals in zoo settings. But they faced several mysteries. Why weren't golden lion tamarins reproducing in zoos? If scientists reintroduced zoo-raised tamarins to the wild, would those monkeys survive?

Each entry in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes tell their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This 10th audiobook in the series features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees.

It is midnight in Crackledawn—a midnight full of magic. Sea dragons stir in the depths of the ocean, silver whales surface beneath the moon and sand goblins line the shores. Everyone is waiting for the phoenix, the guardian of the kingdom’s magic, to rise up from the forests of Everdark. But there is no sign of the phoenix tonight. Something else surges up out of Everdark instead: a harpy bent on stealing Crackledawn’s magic.

After tasting the delicious and juicy mango, the King of Benares and his army have arrived at the Monkey Kingdom in search of more mangoes. Can Kapi the monkey king find a way to protect his subjects? A timeless Jataka story that warms your heart again and again!

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house, they have jobs and they love to have a giggle. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That’s right - covered in fur, tails tucked into their trousers, and they really like to laugh. So far the Bolds have managed to keep things under wraps. But the nosy man next door smells a rat. Could this be the end of Teddington's best-kept secret?