Description
The book begins with a quick view of the evolution of lions, a look at their anatomy, and a discussion of basic behavior. A second section covers the lions’ world, beginning with mating and the birth of cubs.
Nature of Lions: Social Cats of the Savannas, The
The interplay of the land, the herbivores (prey), and the lions (predators) fills the rest of the section, with a nice description of the hunt. A final section examines the relationship between lions and humans. The importance of lions’ sociality, unique among cats, is woven throughout the text. Wolfe’s magnificent photographs bring the book to life and help recommend this nice introduction.
Product Details:
- Hardcover: 112 pages
- Publisher: Firefly Books (September 1, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1552975428
- ISBN-13: 978-1552975428
- Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 4lbs
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$29.95
