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The author describes his adventure-filled experiences during an expedition to East Africa to uncover the secrets of a near-mythical breed of man-eating lions, immortalized in the film The Ghost and the Darkness.

In 1963, an occupational therapist from Kentucky, in uncertain health and spirits, traveled to central Africa in the quixotic hope of seeing a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. Dian Fossey had read everything she could about the reclusive and much-feared animal, and she returned from her trip convinced that most of the books were wrong.

Follows the life story of an exuberant Labrador retriever who gets into perpetual trouble and experiences a range of inspiring adventures.

A country veterinary surgeon in Yorkshire describes the joys and trials of his profession and recalls his early career and experiences with his unique animal clientele and their colorful owners.

Retraces the journey of Seabiscuit, a horse with crooked legs and a pathetic tail that made racing history in 1938, thanks to the efforts of a trainer, owner, and jockey who transformed a bottom-level racehorse into a legend.

Traces the efforts of a passionate conservationist to protect the grizzly bear, recounting how his efforts to overturn perceptions about bear aggressiveness resulted in his death.

Chronicles the quest by Chinese-American Quentin Young and socialite Ruth Harkness through a 1,500-mile stretch in remote Sichuan to capture the first giant panda seen by the western world.

An ardent nature lover describes her unique friendship with a pig named Christopher Hogwood, a once sickly piglet who helped her develop a new relationship with neighbors in her small-town community.

The story of a legendary racehorse offers insight into the sport during his career, describing the horse’s rebellious early years, the rumors about race fixing that haunted his one defeat, and the role of arch-rival and Triple Crown winner Sir Barton.

The author discusses his unconventional and gentle equine training methods, his unique ability to communicate with horses, and the applications of his communication skills in the corporate world.

Describes the author’s move from the Michigan suburbs to the country and the unruly menagerie he and his wife accumulated along the way.

Based on thirty years of living with and observing dogs, wolves, and dingoes, a profile of the canine world describes the lives of Misha, Maria, and Bingo, explaining what the author has learned in her years as a canine lover.