
African Predators
Struik Publishers
Published on 30. September 2005
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-77007-220-6 (ISBN)
Description
The large carnivore reign supreme in the African wild - superior, powerful, skillful and feared. From the big cats to the endangered wild dog and Ethiopian wolf, the often-maligned hyaenas and the opportunistic jackal, these hunters captivate, fascinate and excite, and provide the raw drama of Africa so eagerly sought by many wildlife lovers. Respected author Gus Mills and wildlife photographer Martin Harvey combine their talents and their knowledge of these animals to tell the story of their existence. Mills brings many years of study and practical research in revealing the origins, the present struggle for survival and the uncertain future of Africa's predatory mammals. His examination of their behaviour, social make-up, relations and interactions is supported by Harvey's superb and dramatic photography.
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Language
English
Place of publication
South Africa
Publishing group
Penguin Random House South Africa
Illustrations
200 full colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 240 mm
Weight
1230 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77007-220-6 (9781770072206)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Gus Mills
African Predators
Book
01/2002
New Holland Publishers Ltd
€50.99
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Persons
Gus Mills is a specialist scientist with the National Parks Board in South Africa. He has spent more than 20 years studying the ecology and behaviour of large carnivore, and has written a book on hyaenas, a popular book on the Kalahari and was the text editor of The Complete Book of Southern African Mammals. Martin Harvey worked for various National Parks before taking up a professional photographic career in 1993. He has photographed in over 22 countries and his photographs have been published in magazines (National Geographic, BBC Wildlife,) and books through-out the world. Harvey has received numerous photographic awards in both the BBC Wildlife competition and Agfa Wildlife Awards.