African lions are not the kings of the jungle. African lions are the kings of the Serengeti. Discover more fun facts about one of the world’s most beloved wild animals in All About African Lions. Lions is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18 books!
'Bravely pursued, acutely observed and elegantly told.' John Vaillant, author of The Tiger 'Urgent and important. This moving tale with a heroic cast of characters, leonine and human, is a must-read for anyone passionate about wildlife and wild places.' Tony Park, author of Last Survivor This is the riveting and illuminating story of Australian writer Anthony Ham's extraordinary journey into the world of lions. Haunted by the idea that they might disappear from the planet in our lifetime, he ventured deep into the African wilderness, speaking to local tribespeople and activists as well as to rangers, scientists and conservationists about why lions are close to extinction and what can be done to save them. In The Last Lions of Africa, we walk alongside Anthony as he reveals the latest extraordinary science surrounding the earth's dwindling lion populations and their often surprising relationship to mankind. As he uncovers heartbreaking and astonishing accounts of individual lions, prides and habitats, each chapter unfolds as both gripping campfire story and deeply researched exploration of larger mysteries in the natural world. Anthony's vivid storytelling weaves together natural history, ancient lore and multidisciplinary science to show us a world in which human populations are growing and wild lands are shrinking; where lions and indigenous peoples fight not for sovereignty over the land but for their very existence. In this gripping and crucial book, Anthony Ham brings Africa, its people and its endangered lions to magnificent life and shows the surprising ways those last lions might be saved.
This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet.
"Fascinating images accompany information about the African lion. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"For five years Brian Jackman and Jonathan Scott followed the Marsh pride ... recording the daily drama of life and death in Kenya's finest big-game country. In time they came to regard many of the lions as old and familiar companions: the irascible Notch and her half-sister Shadow, the misfit Mkubwa and the majestic Scar. These lions are real individuals whose lives - intimately observed and ... illustrated - offer a unique insight into the ... world of the African plain. ..."--Back cover.
In Africa and India, where lions live in the wild, they rule the open plains with their extraordinary strength. This lively photo essay offers an intriguing look at this magnificent big cat, both in captivity and in the wild. The informative text and forty striking full-color photographs examine its daily life and behavior, as well as the unique physical characteristics that have earned the lion the title King of Beasts.
A second wave of colonialism is driving nations from the eastern and western economies towards the battleground of Africa. The prize for the 20th century colonists is big oil. Africa's vast reserves of hydrocarbons mean that stumbling young democracies are being potentially put at risk by oil companies' greed.African Lions is an in-depth investigation into the colonial geopolitics of Africa's gas and oil, and the potential impact that international oil companies and governments' moves could have on these nascent democracies as many celebrate a half century of freedom from colonial rule."The world needs a new driver of consumer demand, a new market, and a new dynamo. In short; the world needs Africa." - Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, former British Prime Minister
