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When Did Saber-Toothed Tigers Go Extinct—and Why?
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Guides to the animals children ask about most, from capybaras and axolotls to lions, sharks and the creatures of the deep ocean. Each one covers where the animal lives, what it eats, how it raises its young and whether it is in danger, with the numbers checked against sources like the IUCN Red List, WWF and the Smithsonian. Written for readers aged roughly 7 to 13, and useful for a homework question or a classroom display. Start with a familiar animal and follow the links to its habitat, its predators and the places it lives.