by Delia Owens
First published 1984
In the vast, unforgiving Kalahari, two American zoologists embark on a daring seven-year quest to document the desert's diverse animal life. Braving blistering heat, treacherous predators, and the crushing isolation of remote wilderness, they fight to protect endangered species and illuminate the fragile balance of this ancient ecosystem. At the heart of their journey lies a profound reverence for the natural world and a determination to ensure its survival.
Genres: science, nature, animals, adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, nature, survival
Setting: Africa, Botswana, Kalahari Desert
Period: 1970s, Kalahari Desert
Hardcover · Corsair