Predator: Life and Death in the African Bush - Hardcover

Mark C. Ross; David Reesor

9783896605191: Predator: Life and Death in the African Bush

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3896605194 ISBN 13: 9783896605191

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2007

With his phenomenal photographs of the five great predators of the African bush—lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles—Mark Ross takes the reader on a wild safari. He shares his unparalleled knowledge and in-depth insight into the morphology, behaviors, daily activities, and livelihoods of the large carnivores that prowl the plains, woodlands, and rivers of Africa.

Along with a removable, fold-out guide containing a predator “cheat sheet” of various traits and statistics as well as tips on how to best observe and photograph the animals, Predator overflows with information that both enlightens the reader and dispels popular misconceptions. Compelling and sometimes violent, Ross’s text and images capture the true life-and-death scenarios that are played out every day against the backdrop of the magnificent African landscape.

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About the Author:

Mark C. Ross is a safari guide, writer, biologist, photographer, and bush pilot based in Kenya, where he has spent more than thirty years. He is the author of Dangerous Beauty (Talk Miramax Books, 2001) and a regular lecturer at the National Geographic Society and a variety of zoos across the country.

David Reesor is a part-time photographer and traveler who has accompanied Mark C. Ross on numerous safaris.

From Publishers Weekly:

Based on years of observation in the field, filmmaker and safari guide Ross, along with wildlife photographer Reesor, present a photo-heavy volume that takes a measured look at five wild African killers: leopards, cheetahs, lions, hyenas and crocodiles. Each section begins with a "day in the life" vignette based on Ross's observations, followed by detailed discussions of each species' ecology, including mating, birthing and rearing young, hunting patterns, family structures and preferences for habitat and prey, using clear prose and striking photography (culled from over 20,000 images) to bring the information to life. Filled with deep insights into the lives of these animals and their prey, Ross and Reesor even provide several pages of tips for observing and photographing animals in their natural habitat, and a pull-out pocket guide to take along on safari (one of Ross's goals is to educate people before such a trip to make the experience more rewarding). Ecological depth and plentiful insight make this an excellent addition to middle and high-school classrooms, while vivid photographs provide a fine virtual tour of the African bush and a great advert for conservation efforts.
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