Alligator and Crocodile Rescue

Crocodilians is the scientific name for crocodiles, alligators, gharials and caimans.

Collectively they are a walking, breathing link to the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth 240 million years ago.

Loathed for their eating habits and adored for their skins, these animals were hunted almost to extinction.

But thanks to some creative conservation methods, the status of crocodilians has improved.

Some populations are thriving, others are still at risk.

Eight species remain on the endangered list. This book profiles the programmes and people around the world who are helping them. "The Firefly Animal Rescue" series promotes endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them.

Each book introduces readers to a featured animal, explains the threats it is facing, and explores efforts by conservationists and organisations to protect it.