An incredible and moving account of one man's journey into the world
of lions, why they are fast disappearing and what can be done to save
them from extinction and thus save Africa, whose delicate ecosystem
depends on these apex predators to keep everything in balance.
'Bravely pursued, acutely observed and elegantly told.' John Vaillant,
author of The Tiger
'Urgent and important. This moving tale with a heroic cast of
characters, leonine and human, is a must-read for anyone passionate
about wildlife and wild places.' Tony Park, author of Last Survivor
This is the riveting and illuminating story of Australian writer Anthony
Ham's extraordinary journey into the world of lions. Haunted by the idea
that they might disappear from the planet in our lifetime, he ventured
deep into the African wilderness, speaking to local tribespeople and
activists as well as to rangers, scientists and conservationists about
why lions are close to extinction and what can be done to save them.
In The Last Lions of Africa, we walk alongside Anthony as he reveals
the latest extraordinary science surrounding the earth's dwindling lion
populations and their often surprising relationship to mankind. As he
uncovers heartbreaking and astonishing accounts of individual lions,
prides and habitats, each chapter unfolds as both gripping campfire
story and deeply researched exploration of larger mysteries in the
natural world.
Anthony's vivid storytelling weaves together natural history, ancient
lore and multidisciplinary science to show us a world in which human
populations are growing and wild lands are shrinking; where lions and
indigenous peoples fight not for sovereignty over the land but for their
very existence. In this gripping and crucial book, Anthony Ham brings
Africa, its people and its endangered lions to magnificent life and
shows the surprising ways those last lions might be saved.
