Cry of the Kalahari, (Paperback)

from susanbevans

Lions, brown hyenas, and other animals are studied and reported on by the authors in this book. They love these animals and it shows through their writing. Their stories are entertaining but I certainly can't agree with their methods. I think that they were very fortunate not to have been killed ...

from carolfoisset

I usually really enjoy this genre of book, but this one did not do it for me. Maybe I would have liked the print book better than audio. I felt like some of the sections about the animals were dry and rambling. Story also seemed disjointed at times. What they did to complete their research is qui...

from SeriousGrace

In 1974 Mark and Delia headed to Africa to start a research project just one year after their wedding day. Cry of the Kalahari is the story of their seven years in the Kalahari Desert. Taking turns, they share their experiences living with brown hyenas, lion prides, and unpredictable jackals, amo...

from Smits

I do envy lots of what Mark and Delia Owens experienced living in the Kalahari.The up and personal with lions thrilled me as did getting so close to the den of the brown hyenas. However, pythons and cobras and rats in my sleeping bag ... not so much. What an amazing couple. It was also interestin...

from travelledguy

Wonderful book. Imagine sitting with lions and hyenas. But it is sad to see our wildlife disappearing around the world.