George Beals Schaller is a preeminent field biologist and conservationist, dedicating his career to studying and protecting wildlife across Africa, Asia, and South America. His extensive fieldwork has provided crucial insights into the behavior and ecology of numerous species, often in remote and challenging environments. Schaller's approach to conservation is marked by a profound respect for natural ecosystems and a commitment to their preservation for future generations. His efforts have directly led to the establishment of significant protected areas, safeguarding critical habitats and ensuring the survival of endangered wildlife.
Chronicles the author's two years of travel and observation of gorillas in East and Central Africa in the late 1950s, high in the Virunga volcanoes on the Zaire-Rwanda-Uganda border. This edition also features a postscript detailing Schaller's more recent visits with gorillas, current to 2009.
The book offers a wealth of intriguing insights and reliable information, showcasing a depth of knowledge that captivates readers. Praised for its engaging content, it promises to enlighten and inform, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their understanding of the subject matter.
The author has spent much of his life traversing wild and isolated places in his quest to understand and conserve threatened species - from mountain gorillas in the Virunga to snow leopards in the Himalaya. This book presents his account of three decades of exploration in the most remote stretches of Tibet.
In beautiful yet eerily disturbing color photographs, the "Indiana Jones" of photography records the struggle for survival of the gorillas of the Virunga Mountains, the land they inhabit, and the Rwandan people whose destiny they share.
Explore the wonders of wild Mongolia through the eyes of a distinguished field biologist
Materiál pro svou knížku o životě lvů čerpal autor z výzkumu, který prováděl v národním parku Serengeti v Tanzanii v letech 1966-1969. Popisuje život lvů, odhaluje jeho složitý společenský systém, způsob obživy a další aspekty chování lvů. Líčí přírodní krásy Serengeti, přibližuje šelmy a lovnou zvěř žijící v rezervaci a vyprávění oživuje osobními zážitky.
