The Last Lions of Africa

''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