George Burgess of the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) defines a shark attack as any directed action by a shark that either results in contact with a human, or would have done if the human didn't take evasive action. This title mentions over twenty shark/human interaction incidents.
Deals with sharks off the coasts of the British Isles. This title examines the realities of the dangers sharks pose to man and also looks at the far more real threat posed by man to sharks.
Focusing on Higgins and Lady are two rhinos which survived having their horns hacked out of their heads, this book reveals the true story of attacks by poachers on rhinos in three private game reserves. It is also the story of other rhinos which didn't survive, and of rhino poaching in South Africa.
A true account of two abused elephants which, considered dangerous, were both under threat of being put down. A gripping account, full of drama, suspense, sadness - and ultimate rescue.
Sharks are among the most persecuted animals on Earth. Nicole's block-buster story lifts the lid on the shocking details of the trade in shark fins, and raises awareness of the plight of sharks in the 21st century.
Richard Peirce, veteran campaigner against shark abuse, tackles another controversy in this new book, that of lion breeding and canned hunting - a huge and growing industry. Cubs are often taken from their mothers when only days old to promote repeat breeding, and are sold into the petting industry. When they grow too big for petting, many are sent to tourist attractions where 'walking with lions' is offered; when they outgrow this use they are at the end of the lion production line and are executed in small enclosures by canned hunters, or simply shot by lion breeders for the value of their carcass - up to R100,000 (approximately $8,500 USD). This book tells the true stories of two male lions, Obi and Oliver, rescued from breeding farms. An investigatory road trip by the author uncovered horrifying facts about the industry, resulting in this evocative, disturbing and moving plea to end commercial captive lion breeding, and to help sway the next CITES meeting into banning the trade in all lion products without exemptions. Fast-paced and well researched, the book is richly illustrated with photos taken along the way.
Unpacks the methods and terrifying statistics of the trade in the most trafficked mammal in the world, explains the links between wildlife and Covid-19, and follows a real-life sting operation to rescue a captured animal and hold its traffickers to account.