Soul Among Lions: The Cougar as Peaceful Adversary Contributor(s): Shaw, Harley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0816520844 ISBN-13: 9780816520848 Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2000 Annotation: Skilled predators prized by hunters and cursed by ranchers, mountain lions are the wild soul of the American West. Now a wildlife biologist brings you nose to nose with the elusive cougar. Harley Shaw shares dramatic stories culled from his years of studying mountain lions, separating fact from myth regarding their habits while raising serious questions about mankind's relationship with this commanding creature. "Most of us move into the country because we love wildlife", writes Shaw. "But none of us will tolerate having our pets or children eaten.... When lion/human encounters occur, the lion (or bear, or wolf) always ultimately loses". Soul among Lions offers us a chance to consider the true meaning of that loss. |
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BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
Dewey: 599.752 |
LCCN: 00041154 |
Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.01" W x 9.01" L (0.50 lbs) 142 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 06/01/2001 pg. 76 |
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Publisher Description: Skilled predators prized by hunters and cursed by ranchers, mountain lions are the wild soul of the American West. Now a wildlife biologist brings you nose to nose with the elusive cougar. Harley Shaw shares dramatic stories culled from his years of studying mountain lions, separating fact from myth regarding their habits while raising serious questions about mankind's relationship with this commanding creature. Most of us move into the country because we love wildlife, writes Shaw. But none of us will tolerate having our pets or children eaten. . . . When lion/human encounters occur, the lion (or bear, or wolf) always ultimately loses. Soul among Lions offers us a chance to consider the true meaning of that loss. |
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