Large cats are some of the most fascinating carnivores in Africa, and there is probably no better place to observe these magnificent creatures than Mala Mala, a reserve bordering the Kruger Park, and generally considered one of the top game reserves in Africa. Roger De la Harpe has spent months following and photographing the various families and species of cat to be found there, from the magnificent social lion and solitary but deadly leopard, to the fleet-footed cheetah. Roger's love of these wild cats comes through in the stunning photography, and in the chatty and very informative text, which details Mala Mala's hunting and conservation background in the lowveld, and provides a fascinating look at African folklore surrounding the cats. Also included is a profile of each species as well as some very interesting points on some of the individuals and families he photographed at Mala Mala. This book will appeal to anyone with a passing interest in wildlife, particularly those interested in African cats, both local and tourist alike. Definitely not your average pretty picture book -- there are shots that have to be seen to be believed. A lion cub eating a buffalo from the inside, cheetah attacking a full grown hyena and lots more besides!

Big Cats of Mala Mala

De LA Harpe, Roger

Gazelle Distribution

Africa's Big Five

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Tafelberg Publishers Ltd

The National Parks and Other Wild Places of Southern Africa

Travel

Barker, Brian Johnson

Dennis, Nigel

Africa

New Holland Books

Arguable the most successful hunter in Africa, the African wild dog, ironically finds itself on the brink of extinction. Part of the Canidae family, and sharing a general similarity with the various canids worldwide, the African wild dog differs fundamentally from other canids: it belongs to the genus, Lycaon, which formed a new branch on the family tree some 3 million years back and subsequently evolved independently. Today it is the only survivor of this unique line and, because of its genetic difference, is unable to interbreed with any of its canid relatives or even with the domestic dog. Previously found in diverse habitats across the continent, it has tragically disappeared from much of its former range. Today there are only an estimated 3,000 to 5,500 wild dogs left in the whole of Africa, a mere 500 of which occur in South Africa. In spite of, or perhaps because of, the elusive nature of the wild dogs and their limited population numbers, Roger and Pat have produced their best book yet.

In Search of the African Wild Dog: The Right to Survive

Science & Math

De La Harpe, Pat

Biological Sciences

Jonathan Ball Pub.

The subcontinent remains one of Africa's greatest drawcards - it is home to vast numbers of wildlife, the setting of some of the continent's most inspiring vistas and proud host to some of Africa's greatest game reserves. Yet, it is the people of southern Africa - in every face, in every street and village - who are the true reflection of Africa.

Scenic Southern Africa

Fraser, Sean

In Search of the African Lion

Sunbird Publishers Ltd

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