The nature of lions: social cats of the savannas
In a remarkable text, Eric Grace sets out to discover the true nature of lions. His lively and informed discussion of these creatures is accompanied by stunning photographs by the world-renowned wildlife photographer Art Wolfe. From how a lion's physical construction makes it one of nature'...
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Firefly Books
2001
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| Summary: | In a remarkable text, Eric Grace sets out to discover the true nature of lions. His lively and informed discussion of these creatures is accompanied by stunning photographs by the world-renowned wildlife photographer Art Wolfe. From how a lion's physical construction makes it one of nature's greatest hunters, to the conditions that have made lions the only truly social cats, all aspects of lions' biology and behavior are discussed in The Nature of Lions. The book explores the magical and checkered relationship between humans and lions from prehistory to the present, and includes a look at the status of lions today and efforts to preserve them. Throughout, spectacular photographs show lions chasing a herd of wildebeests, eating their kill on the savanna, caring for their young, or basking in the shade of an acacia tree. Together, the images and text capture the power and majesty of this most social of cats. |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 95) and index |
| Physical Description: | xi, 100 p. col. ill., col. map : 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 1552975428 |
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| adam_text | TEXT BY ERIC S GRACE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ART WOLFE
THE NATURE DF
SOCIAL CATS OF
THE SAVANNAS
GREY^TONE BOOKS
Douglas amp; Mclntyre Publishing Group
Vancouver/Toronto
CONTENTS
Preface ix
I LARGE ROARING CATS I
II THE LION S WORLD 29
III LIONS AND PEOPLE 61
Notes 93
For Further Reading 95
Acknowledgments 97
Index 98
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