African Lion Books

These African lion books contain not only fantastic photographs of this majestic cat, but masses of information about their lifestyle and environmental threats that lions face.

Anthony Bourke & John Rendall

Christian The Lion by Anthony Bourke & John Rendall (2009). Two friends, are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, they take him home and name him Christian. After a year of fun and mischief, Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, friends help introduce Christian to the African wild.

Christine & Michel Denis-Hout

The Art Of Being A Lion by Christine & Michel Denis-Hout (2003). This large format full-colour natural history guide tells the life story of the lion, one of the most noble creatures of the wild.

Eric S Grace

The Nature Of Lions: Social Cats Of The Savannas by Eric S Grace (2001) only scratches the surface of the lion's evolution, adaptations, communication mechanisms, day-to-day existence and survival challenges. The author, a zoologist and nature writer, provides an additional chapter on mythology and symbolism, contact with humans, man-eaters and conservation issues. The highlight of this book is the extensive high-quality photography provided by world-renowned wildlife photographer Wolfe, whose award-winning work has been featured in magazines such as National Geographic and Smithsonian.

Luke Hunter

Cats Of Africa: Behavior, Ecology And Conservation by Luke Hunter (2006) presents a comprehensive overview of the entire cat family in Africa. Hunter discusses feline anatomy, predation and hunting strategies, social systems, competition and conflict, conservation and threats, offering the reader the most current research and findings.

Dereck & Beverly Joubert

Face To Face With Lions by Dereck & Beverly Joubert (2008). National Geographic Children's Book. With fewer than 25,000 wild lions left on earth, the authors reveal the environmental threats lions face, what steps toward conservation are being taken and what children can do to help.

George B Schaller

Golden Shadows, Flying Hooves by George B Schaller (1973). The author lived for three years studying lions in the Serengeti plains of Tanzania.

Lee Server

Lions: King Of Beasts by Lee Server (2002). Lion enthusiasts will enjoy the detailed descriptions of well-known wildlife reserves in Africa and India in this beautifully illustrated book.