Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612116426
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Trespassing in mountain lion habitat is a dangerous idea. Mountain lions do not share their territory, and they will not hesitate to stalk, pounce, and bite to defend it. Read about people who are lucky to be alive after brutal battles with mountain lions.
Mountain Lion Attack
Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612116426
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Trespassing in mountain lion habitat is a dangerous idea. Mountain lions do not share their territory, and they will not hesitate to stalk, pounce, and bite to defend it. Read about people who are lucky to be alive after brutal battles with mountain lions.
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612116426
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Trespassing in mountain lion habitat is a dangerous idea. Mountain lions do not share their territory, and they will not hesitate to stalk, pounce, and bite to defend it. Read about people who are lucky to be alive after brutal battles with mountain lions.
Lion Attacks
Author: Patrick Fitzgerald
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516233154
Category : Lion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses the history of lion attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
ISBN: 9780516233154
Category : Lion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discusses the history of lion attacks on humans and the reasons for the attacks, including species endangerment, loss of habitat, and dangers of captivity.
When Mountain Lions Attack!
Author: Sarah Hansen
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766026681
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
This book describes the mountain lion, a predator that hunts by ambush, and recounts documented mountain lion attacks.
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766026681
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
This book describes the mountain lion, a predator that hunts by ambush, and recounts documented mountain lion attacks.
The Lion
Author: Craig Packer
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691235953
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals Lions are the only social cat. They hunt together, raise cubs together, and defend territories together against neighbors and strangers. Lions also rest atop their ecological pyramid, with profound impacts on competitors and prey alike, but their future is far from assured. Craig Packer interweaves his discoveries from more than forty years of research—including a substantial body of new findings—to provide an unforgettable portrait of the African lion. He shares insights into the intricacies of lion life from birth until death and describes efforts to conserve lions in an increasingly crowded continent. With a wealth of breathtaking photographs by Daniel Rosengren, The Lion sheds light on a host of intriguing scientific questions, such as why males have manes, why lions are social, how sociality limits and stabilizes lion populations, how close inbreeding affects lion health, why lions become man-eaters, how lions and people can best be protected from each other, and how to ensure the lion’s survival into the next century. Engagingly written by the world’s foremost expert on African lions Integrates a wealth of findings from two of the most comprehensive field studies on any animal Features hundreds of stunning photographs that capture a broad range of lion behaviors, ecological interactions, and conservation challenges Blends vivid field anecdotes and graphics to give the reader a sense of adventuring into the lion’s world
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691235953
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals Lions are the only social cat. They hunt together, raise cubs together, and defend territories together against neighbors and strangers. Lions also rest atop their ecological pyramid, with profound impacts on competitors and prey alike, but their future is far from assured. Craig Packer interweaves his discoveries from more than forty years of research—including a substantial body of new findings—to provide an unforgettable portrait of the African lion. He shares insights into the intricacies of lion life from birth until death and describes efforts to conserve lions in an increasingly crowded continent. With a wealth of breathtaking photographs by Daniel Rosengren, The Lion sheds light on a host of intriguing scientific questions, such as why males have manes, why lions are social, how sociality limits and stabilizes lion populations, how close inbreeding affects lion health, why lions become man-eaters, how lions and people can best be protected from each other, and how to ensure the lion’s survival into the next century. Engagingly written by the world’s foremost expert on African lions Integrates a wealth of findings from two of the most comprehensive field studies on any animal Features hundreds of stunning photographs that capture a broad range of lion behaviors, ecological interactions, and conservation challenges Blends vivid field anecdotes and graphics to give the reader a sense of adventuring into the lion’s world
When the Last Lion Roars
Author: Sara Evans
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472916115
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The illegal killing of Cecil – a famous and magnificent black-maned Zimbabwean lion – by an American big-game hunter in 2015 sparked international outrage. More significantly, it drew the world's attention to the devastating plight of Africa's lions. A century ago, there were more than 200,000 wild lions living in Africa. Today, with that population reduced by more than 90 per cent, many experts believe that without effective conservation plans, Africa's remaining wild lions could be completely wiped out by the mid-half of this century. When the Last Lion Roars explores the historic rise and fall of the lion as a global species, and examines the reasons behind its catastrophic decline. Interwoven with vivid personal encounters of Africa's last lions, Sara Evans questions what is being done to reverse (or at least stem) this population collapse, and she considers the importance of human responsibility in this decline and, more crucially, in their conservation. From the Lion Guardians in Kenya to the Living Walls of Tanzania, and the Hwange Lion Research Project in Zimbabwe, Sara meets both lions and their champions, people who are fighting to bring this iconic species back from the brink of extinction.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472916115
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The illegal killing of Cecil – a famous and magnificent black-maned Zimbabwean lion – by an American big-game hunter in 2015 sparked international outrage. More significantly, it drew the world's attention to the devastating plight of Africa's lions. A century ago, there were more than 200,000 wild lions living in Africa. Today, with that population reduced by more than 90 per cent, many experts believe that without effective conservation plans, Africa's remaining wild lions could be completely wiped out by the mid-half of this century. When the Last Lion Roars explores the historic rise and fall of the lion as a global species, and examines the reasons behind its catastrophic decline. Interwoven with vivid personal encounters of Africa's last lions, Sara Evans questions what is being done to reverse (or at least stem) this population collapse, and she considers the importance of human responsibility in this decline and, more crucially, in their conservation. From the Lion Guardians in Kenya to the Living Walls of Tanzania, and the Hwange Lion Research Project in Zimbabwe, Sara meets both lions and their champions, people who are fighting to bring this iconic species back from the brink of extinction.
How Prides of Lion Researchers are Evolving to be Interdisciplinary
Author: Robert A. Montgomery
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889632385
Category : Human-animal relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889632385
Category : Human-animal relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Humans and Lions
Author: Keith Somerville
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351365290
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
This book places lion conservation and the relationship between people and lions both in historical context and in the context of the contemporary politics of conservation in Africa. The killing of Cecil the Lion in July 2015 brought such issues to the public’s attention. Were lions threatened in the wild and what was the best form of conservation? How best can lions be saved from extinction in the wild in Africa amid rural poverty, precarious livelihoods for local communities and an expanding human population? This book traces man’s relationship with lions through history, from hominids, to the Romans, through colonial occupation and independence, to the present day. It concludes with an examination of the current crisis of conservation and the conflict between Western animal welfare concepts and sustainable development, thrown into sharp focus by the killing of Cecil the lion. Through this historical account, Keith Somerville provides a coherent, evidence-based assessment of current human-lion relations, providing context to the present situation. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of environmental and African history, wildlife conservation, environmental management and political ecology, as well as the general reader.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351365290
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
This book places lion conservation and the relationship between people and lions both in historical context and in the context of the contemporary politics of conservation in Africa. The killing of Cecil the Lion in July 2015 brought such issues to the public’s attention. Were lions threatened in the wild and what was the best form of conservation? How best can lions be saved from extinction in the wild in Africa amid rural poverty, precarious livelihoods for local communities and an expanding human population? This book traces man’s relationship with lions through history, from hominids, to the Romans, through colonial occupation and independence, to the present day. It concludes with an examination of the current crisis of conservation and the conflict between Western animal welfare concepts and sustainable development, thrown into sharp focus by the killing of Cecil the lion. Through this historical account, Keith Somerville provides a coherent, evidence-based assessment of current human-lion relations, providing context to the present situation. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of environmental and African history, wildlife conservation, environmental management and political ecology, as well as the general reader.
The Giraffe
Author: Bryan Shorrocks
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118587448
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118587448
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya
Point Reyes Visions Paperback
Author: Kathleen Goodwin
Publisher: Blair Goodwin Books
ISBN: 9780967152714
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Photographer Richard Blair and writer Kathleen Goodwin share their passion for Point Reyes with photos and essays that capture the peninsula's landmarks, wildlife, people, and rugged spirit. With 237 color photographs and 21 duotones.
Publisher: Blair Goodwin Books
ISBN: 9780967152714
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Photographer Richard Blair and writer Kathleen Goodwin share their passion for Point Reyes with photos and essays that capture the peninsula's landmarks, wildlife, people, and rugged spirit. With 237 color photographs and 21 duotones.
The Deadly Balance
Author: Adam Hart
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147298532X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche – and for good reason. Whether it's lions in Africa, tigers in India or sharks in the world's oceans, we are fascinated by – and often terrified of – predators. Animals that can hunt, kill, and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche, and for good reason. Predation forms a big part of our evolutionary history, but in the modern world there are many people who live alongside animals that can, and sometimes do, make them prey. In The Deadly Balance, biologist Adam Hart explores the complex relationships we have with predators, and investigates what happens when humans become prey. From big cats to army ants, via snakes, bears, wolves, crocodiles, piranhas and more, Hart busts some myths and explores the science behind such encounters. Despite their fearsome and often wildly exaggerated reputations, these animals have far more to fear from us than we do from them. By probing the latest conservation science, Hart explores how we might both conserve the world's predators and live safely alongside them.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147298532X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche – and for good reason. Whether it's lions in Africa, tigers in India or sharks in the world's oceans, we are fascinated by – and often terrified of – predators. Animals that can hunt, kill, and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche, and for good reason. Predation forms a big part of our evolutionary history, but in the modern world there are many people who live alongside animals that can, and sometimes do, make them prey. In The Deadly Balance, biologist Adam Hart explores the complex relationships we have with predators, and investigates what happens when humans become prey. From big cats to army ants, via snakes, bears, wolves, crocodiles, piranhas and more, Hart busts some myths and explores the science behind such encounters. Despite their fearsome and often wildly exaggerated reputations, these animals have far more to fear from us than we do from them. By probing the latest conservation science, Hart explores how we might both conserve the world's predators and live safely alongside them.