The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche. In this book, Adam Hart looks at our relationship with these animals from a conservation perspective.
The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche. In this book, Adam Hart looks at our relationship with these animals from a conservation perspective.
Adam Hart is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire. A biologist, broadcaster and author, Adam works on a range of topics including African ecology and conservation, insects and citizen science. He has made more than 30 documentaries for BBC Radio and World Service, most recently the series Tooth and Claw, eight programs examining our complex relationships with predators. Adam's latest book, The Deadly Balance, explores our difficult interactions with predatory animals such as lions, bears and wolves, and how we can balance conservation with development to create a world where both predators and people can thrive.
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Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Lions Chapter Three: Tigers Chapter Four: Crocodilians Chapter Five: Forest Legends Chapter Six: Hyenas Chapter Seven: Other Cats Chapter Eight: Bears Chapter Nine: Canids Chapter Ten: Fish, Lizards and Primates Chapter Eleven: What can we do? Acknowledgements References Index
