Soul Among Lions: The Cougar as Peaceful Adversary

Skilled predators prized by hunters and cursed by ranchers, mountain lions are the wild soul of the American West. Now a wildlife biologist brings you nose to nose with the elusive cougar. Harley Shaw shares dramatic stories culled from his years of studying mountain lions, separating fact from myth regarding their habits while raising serious questions about mankind's relationship with this commanding creature.

"Most of us move into the country because we love wildlife," writes Shaw. "But none of us will tolerate having our pets or children eaten. . . . When lion/human encounters occur, the lion (or bear, or wolf) always ultimately loses."

Soul among Lions offers us a chance to consider the true meaning of that loss.

Author: Harley Shaw
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 09/01/2000
Pages: 142
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.01h x 6.01w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9780816520848

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2001 pg. 76

About the Author
Harley Shaw worked as a research biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department from 1963 to 1990 and spent eight years capturing and radio-tracking mountain lions.