Let the great felines of the world surprise you with their amazing versatility and strength, from the iconic Siberian tiger to the shy and rarely seen Bornean Bay Cat. Discover how these predators stay at the top of their food chain in Northern America, Asia, African plains and Spanish forests. If that isn't enough, we go in to meet the lion's neighbours in the African Wildlife section, getting closer to rhinos, zebras, gazelles and hyenas. Featuring: Iconic Big Cats - Meet the most famous big cats of the world, from the famous tiger and iconic lion, and discover the beauty of some of the most beloved wild animals Rare big cats - Go deep into jungles and high up into mountains to find some of the rarest and most endangered cats known to man - including the Bornean Bay Cat, of which only 12 cats have ever been found African Wildlife - The legendary continent with some of the greatest fauna on the planet is unearthed in this section Amazing imagery - See the photography that took tremendous courage to capture - from up close portraits of ferocious hyenas to stalker shots of the shy Iberian lynx
Welcome to World of Animals™ BOOK OF BIG CATS & AFRICAN WILDLIFE
WILD CATS OF THE WORLD • As stealthy as ninjas, as strong and fierce as the best predator out there and with breathtaking beauty to boot, the felines are an incredible bunch
Big cat keeper • With eight different kinds of big cat to look after, Ian Jones reveals what it’s like to be a zookeeper at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne
Tiger conservation • Esther Conway of 21st Century Tiger talks about saving these majestic big cats and why everyone has something to bring to conservation
All about The African lion • With claws like switchblades, a vice-like jaw and a larynx adapted to produce a fearsome roar, the lion is Africa’s most notorious predator
Endangered Asiatic lion
Evolution of the Lion • One of the world’s most powerful felines, the lion evolved from an ancestor similar in size to a domestic cat. Once widespread across most continents, there are now less than 50,000 lions in the wild
CONSERVING THE KING OF CATS • In 2015, tragic headlines show that the powerful presence and striking beauty of the lion can make it as much of a target for trophy hunters as for conservationists
Head to head Lion Vs Tiger • Battle of the big cats: discover which one reigns supreme
Endangered Siberian tiger
TIGERS AND MAN A DEADLY RELATIONSHIP • A 4,000-year obsession with the tiger has brought out the best and worst in humanity
All About Leopards • Solitary and reclusive, these adaptable cats are some of nature’s most agile climbers and are right at home in the trees
SECRETS OF THE SNOW LEOPARD • A graceful cat with remarkable physical strength and prowess, it’s a sad fact that the dwindling numbers of such an incredible beast have put it on the brink of extinction
AMUR LEOPARD BACK FROM THE BRINK • Considered the most endangered cat in the world, the Amur leopard is clawing its way back from the verge of extinction
The Sunda clouded leopard
All About Jaguars • The biggest cat in the Americas is a fearsome and solitary predator, stalking the jungle in search of meat
MYSTERIES OF THE PANTHER • Stealthier and more successful hunters, the black cats of the world have reaped benefits from a genetic mutation
All About Cheetahs • A marvel of natural engineering, this predator races across the African plains at up to 70 miles per hour, pursuing and catching nearly anything in its sights
DOUBLE LIFE OF THE COUGAR • Built to withstand the unpredictable wilderness of the desert mountains, cougars make easy work of picking out urban prey
SUPER SENSES OF WILD CATS LYNX • The Eurasian lynx is an incredibly capable...
