The Last Lions

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Awe-inspiring journey of resilience among predators.

If you're moved by the raw beauty and power of nature, "The Last Lions" will captivate you. The journey of these majestic hunters is outlined in stunning detail, offering an intimate glimpse into the challenges they face. It's a tale of survival that reflects the broader struggles of wildlife against growing environmental pressures. This book will allure nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike, urging readers to consider the fierce struggle for survival these magnificent creatures endure.

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The Last Lions

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ISBN: 9781426207792
Publisher: National Geographic
Date of Publication: 2011-02-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Nature, Travel
Goodreads rating: 4.47
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A symbol of mythic potency, the African lion has ruled the human imagination for millennia. But in Botswana's Okavango Delta, the world's most awe-inspiring hunters are challenged not only by their waterlogged territory, but also by their formidable prey—the buffalo—who wield their massive horns with deadly accuracy. Pulsing with ancient rhythms of wild Africa, this harsh and eternal struggle is compelling, powerful, and poignant. Award-winning filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Beverly and Dereck Joubert give us an unforgettable glimpse of this iconic drama in the official companion book to their feature film, The Last Lions, and warn that due to declining numbers of lions in the wild, it may soon end forever. In fascinating text and breathtaking images, the Jouberts reveal both the beauty and danger of the Okavango Delta and its inhabitants. We follow a lone lioness, Ma di Tau—Mother of Lions—and three newborns as they flee a ferocious rival pride. Braving the Delta, despite their instinctive hatred of water, the lioness and her cubs head for an island lost in a labyrinth of streams. She and two cubs escape successfully; a lurking crocodile snatches the third. Soon, their refuge is invaded by a vast buffalo herd—aggressive, unafraid, a constant threat, yet the lions' only prey. But even as Ma di Tau hones her tactics and stalking skills, she is
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Awe-inspiring journey of resilience among predators.

If you're moved by the raw beauty and power of nature, "The Last Lions" will captivate you. The journey of these majestic hunters is outlined in stunning detail, offering an intimate glimpse into the challenges they face. It's a tale of survival that reflects the broader struggles of wildlife against growing environmental pressures. This book will allure nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike, urging readers to consider the fierce struggle for survival these magnificent creatures endure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.