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The large carnivores of Africa are superior, powerful, skilful and feared. From the big cats to the endangered wild dog and Ethiopian wolf, the often-maligned hyaenas and the opportunistic jackal, these hunters captivate, fascinate and excite, and provide the raw drama of Africa so eagerly sought by many wildlife lovers. Mills' examination of their behaviour, social make-up, relations and interactions is supported by Harvey's superb and dramatic photography.

About the Author(s)

Martin Harvey
Martin worked for the National Parks Board in Zimbabwe and Natal Parks Board in South Africa before eventually becoming a professional wildlife photographer in 1993. Based in South Africa, he has photographed wildlife in over 38 countries around the world, from the Arctic regions of North America to the deserts of Australia. However, the last few years have been largely confined to photographing rare and endangered species throughout Africa, and in particular, Madagascar.

Gus Mills
Gus Mills is a specialist scientist with the National Parks Board in South Africa. He has spent more than 20 years studying the ecology and behaviour of large carnivores, and has written a book on hyaenas, a popular book on the Kalahari and was the text editor of The Complete Book of Southern African Mammals.

Media Reviews

Business Day Supplement (Jim Jones)
"African Predators covers the evolutionary between predators - killing and survival. Their social lives - continuing the species, competition between species, and almost as an appendix, a section on conversation"

Format:290mm x 240mm
Binding:Hard cover
Pages:160