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Color photographs of wild cats in their native habitats are accompanied by unusually informative captions. Covered are the big cats of Africa and Asia (lions, leopards, cheetahs, tigers, snow leopards, and their variants) and of the Americas (cougars, jaguars, and their variants). The text is captivating, blending the authors' personal experiences tracking and photographing these beautiful beasts with well- researched information about their behavior and conservation. 9.5x12.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Book Description
Big cats are threatened as never before and are the subject of intense interest among nature fans and conservationists alike. "The Last Big Cats," which highlights all of the major cat species, includes Erwin A. Bauer's "trademark" engaging personal tone and strong first-person narrative that presents the story of the big cats' natural history, as well as personal anecdotes from major researchers. The text has a strong focus on the status of the endangered or threatened big cats, current efforts to save them, and the hopes and chances for their survival. The accompanying photographs by Erwin and his wife Peggy are remarkable and comprehensive, showcasing five decades' worth of their best big cat photos-most of which have not been published in book form. Range maps and cat tracks round out the combination. From the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, and snow leopard of Africa and Asia to the cougar and jaguar of North and South America, "The Last Big Cats," provides complete coverage of these remarkable creatures.


About the Author
Erwin A. Bauer has been photographing wild cats since the 1950s and, with Peggy, is widely known as one of the most famous nature photographers in the world. The Bauer credit line has appeared in virtually every periodical that features nature photography. Their photographs have often been used in advertising programs, and the Bauers have written and produced 51 books on wildlife, natural history, and wilderness adventure-winning awards for a number of them. Most recently Erwin and Peggy Bauer were awarded the 2000 Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor of the North American Nature Photographers' Association.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Big cats are threatened as never before and are the subject of intense interest among nature fans and conservationists alike."The Last Big Cats," which highlights all of the major cat species, includes Erwin A. Bauer's "trademark" engaging personal tone and strong first-person narrative that presents the story of the big cats' natural history, as well as personal anecdotes from major researchers. The text has a strong focus on the status of the endangered or threatened big cats, current efforts to save them, and the hopes and chances for their survival. The accompanying photographs by Erwin and his wife Peggy are remarkable and comprehensive, showcasing five decades' worth of their best big cat photos-most of which have not been published in book form. Range maps and cat tracks round out the combination. From the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, and snow leopard of Africa and Asia to the cougar and jaguar of North and South America, "The Last Big Cats," provides complete coverage of these remarkable creatures.

Author Biography: Erwin A. Bauer has been photographing wild cats since the 1950s and, with Peggy, is widely known as one of the most famous nature photographers in the world. The Bauer credit line has appeared in virtually every periodical that features nature photography. Their photographs have often been used in advertising programs, and the Bauers have written and produced 51 books on wildlife, natural history, and wilderness adventure-winning awards for a number of them. Most recently Erwin and Peggy Bauer were awarded the 2000 Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor of the North American Nature Photographers' Association.

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