The Lion

Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation of an Iconic Species

Craig Packer, Daniel Rosengren

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Princeton University Press
28 March 2023

Animal behaviour; Zoology: Mammals; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; The natural world, country life & pets; Wildlife: mammals

An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals

Lions are the only social cat. They hunt together, raise cubs together, and defend territories together against neighbours and strangers. Lions also rest atop their ecological pyramid, with profound impacts on competitors and prey alike, but their future is far from assured. Craig Packer interweaves his discoveries from more than forty years of research - including a substantial body of new findings - to provide an unforgettable portrait of the African lion. He shares insights into the intricacies of lion life from birth until death and describes efforts to conserve lions in an increasingly crowded continent. With a wealth of breathtaking photographs by Daniel Rosengren, The Lion sheds light on a host of intriguing scientific questions, such as why males have manes, why lions are social, how sociality limits and stabilises lion populations, how close inbreeding affects lion health, why lions become man-eaters, how lions and people can best be protected from each other, and how to ensure the lion's survival into the next century.

Engagingly written by the world's foremost expert on African lions Integrates a wealth of findings from two of the most comprehensive field studies on any animal Features hundreds of stunning photographs that capture a broad range of lion behaviours, ecological interactions, and conservation challenges Blends vivid field anecdotes and graphics to give the reader a sense of adventuring into the lion's world

By: Craig Packer
Other: Daniel Rosengren
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9780691215297
ISBN 10: 0691215294
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 28 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Craig Packer is Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is the award-winning author of Into Africa and Lions in the Balance: Man-Eaters, Manes, and Men with Guns.

Reviews for The Lion: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation of an Iconic Species

"""For anyone concerned with the fate of the lion, indeed with the future of African wildlife in all its richness and diversity, this is an important book.""---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds"