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William
Taylor, Gerald Hinde, Richard du Toit
Of all Africa’s wildlife, none has captured
the imagination more than those species that have
come over the years to be known as the Big Five.
Whether the biggest, the most beautiful, the
fiercest or most formidable, these animals are the
ones that have the power to remind us of our insignificance
in the face of the true kings of the savannas.
The Big Five have always been the most sought-after
trophies for hunters, and now are most desired quarry
of the photographer or nature lover. These
magnificent animals are also coming to represent
the vulnerability of the natural world and the uniqueness
of creatures that are close to being lost forever
by man’s greed and carelessness. Today
elephant, white and black rhino, lion, leopard and
buffalo are mainly confined to game reserves and
national parks, and few people have the privilege
of encountering them at close quarters.
The romance of the safari and the adrenalin-stirring
excitement of the chase have given us some of our
greatest stories of Africa. Hunters are passionate
about what they do, and hunting has deep roots in
the soul of man. An equal passion is felt
by conservationists and animal lovers who abhor
the senseless killing of even a single animal. The
authors of this book have stood on both sides of
the fence, and the experiences and insights they
have gained through years of close observation and
face-to-face confrontations are conveyed here in
words and photographs that will thrill the imagination.
(Hardcover: 144 pages)
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