Beverly Joubert

Introduces the leopard by following a husband and wife team who observe them, discussing how leopards are taught to hunt by their mother, the types of food they eat, and why their population has been dwindling.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries describing animals that live in Africa, including cheetahs, elephants, lions, and zebras.

"A symbol of mythic potency, the African lion has ruled the human imagination for millennia. But in Botswana's Okavango Delta, the world's most awe-inspiring hunters are challenged not only by their waterlogged territory, but also by their formidable prey--the buffalo--who wield their massive horns with deadly accuracy. Pulsing with ancient rhythms of wild Africa, this harsh and eternal struggle is compelling, powerful, and poignant. Award-winning...

After they discover the skulls of two older bulls with their tusks intact, filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert follow different elephant herds in Botswana to film evidence of their complex emotional lives.

"Brimming with breathtaking and iconic National Geographic photographs on every page and loads of fascinating animal facts, readers discover how these animals live and eat, the challenges they face, and how to help protect them"--

Experience the wildlife of the Okavango Delta, an oasis and lush paradise in Southern Africa that connects a wide array of creatures. Lions chase elephants, who chase hippos, who chase crocodiles.