The African savannas are rich in wildlife. Yet they are also
increasingly threatened by expanding human populations. The
interrelationship between vast prey herds and their predator offers
fascinating insights into the world of African wildlife. Moreover, the
larger carnivores are sensitive measures of environmental quality and
serve as early warning systems to environmental degradation.
The book presents the ecology of all African carnivores that are larger
than jackals in an ordered and scientific way. It is augmented by many
colour photographs taken by both authors, and excellent sketches by the
internationally renowned wildlife artist Clive Walker, depicting the
life and habitat of these carnivores.