Mammals - The Great Cats, Landscape, Nature & Wildlife Photography, Photo Essays
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Overview
The most exciting photographic portrait of lions ever assembled, In the Lion's Den presents nearly 100 breathtaking photographs of the day-to-day lives of these magnificent wild felines of East Africa's fabled Serengeti plain. Internationally renowned wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago's incredible close-up images convey both the majestic beauty of the lions themselves and the harsh realities of their natural habitat. Whether focusing on lions gathered around a watering hole, patiently teaching their cubs hunting skills, or fearlessly stalking and subduing their prey, each of these masterful photographs displays the superb composition and unfailing technique for which Iwago is renowned. As fascinating as it is awe-inspiring, In the Lions Den will enthrall nature enthusiasts of all ages.Editorials
Library Journal
Iwago Mitsuaki Iwago's Kangaroos, Chronicle, 1994 uses photographs to tell of his visit to the African plain and his stay among the lions there. Clear and distinct photos describe the life history of the pride, including the hunt, usually undertaken by the pride's females. Other aspects of the lions' lives are shown as well: reproduction, litter care, training of the young, territory and pride protection by the male, feeding, and resting. The text is limited to a short introduction and single-sentence captions for each photograph. Through extended stays on the Serengeti, Iwago has concluded that, despite the appellation "king of the jungle," lions actually "live among a variety of savanna inhabitants and are merely links in an extremely complex chain of existence." No other book on the market closely parallels this one. Highly recommended for all general collections.Mary J. Nickum, Bozeman, Mont.Book Details
Published
July 1, 1996
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pages
120
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780811812030