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African Wild Dogs On the Front Line – A gripping South African conservation narrative exploring the battle to save one of Africa’s most endangered predators, the African wild dog, through firsthand field experience, science, and survival on the wildlife conservation front line.
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African Wild Dogs: On the Front Line by Brendan Whittington-Jones is an engaging and deeply personal account of wildlife conservation in South Africa, focusing on the endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), one of the continent’s rarest and most fascinating predators. Published by Jacana Media in 2015, this compelling work combines field observations, conservation science, humour, frustration, and firsthand experience gathered during years spent working with wild dog populations in and around Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
Whittington-Jones takes readers behind the scenes of modern conservation efforts, revealing the realities faced by researchers, rangers, landowners, donors, and environmental organisations struggling to preserve fragmented wild dog populations in a rapidly changing landscape. More than simply a wildlife study, African Wild Dogs: On the Front Line is a vivid narrative of politics, diplomacy, ecological management, and the emotional highs and lows that come with protecting endangered carnivores in South Africa.
The author’s accessible writing style makes the book appealing to a wide readership, from conservation professionals and ecology students to safari enthusiasts and general readers with an interest in African wildlife. African Wild Dogs: On the Front Line also provides valuable insight into the broader challenges facing biodiversity conservation in southern Africa, including habitat loss, fencing, human-wildlife conflict, and genetic management of vulnerable species.
Beautifully produced and highly readable, this title is an important contribution to contemporary South African conservation literature. A desirable addition to collections focusing on African natural history, wildlife conservation, ecology, safari travel, and endangered species.
Condition – Near Fine
Paperback in near fine condition. Covers remain clean and bright with only very light shelf wear. Internally clean and well preserved with no notable defects observed. A very attractive copy.
