The Marsh Lions: The Story of an African Pride

by Brian Jackman, Jonathan Scott

Follows the lives of a pride of lions in one of Kenya's largest game preserves over a five-year period and describes the other animals that inhabit the African marsh lands

Genres: Africa, Animals, Nonfiction, Travel, Biology, Kenya

Hardcover

First published October 20, 1983

Reviews

[Iset · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gorgeous account of the trials and tribulations over the course of two years of wildlife in the Masai Mara, with particular focus on the region's big cats. As a fan of Big Cat Diary, how could I pass this up? The storytelling is wonderful, keeping all the focus on the animals - there is no 'we saw them doing this' or 'we tried to find that group' - Humans appear rarely if at all, letting the animals tell their own story. And the descriptions are simply stunning; vivid and transporting.

[Amanda Gee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book which will stay with me for a long time and one that I will revist often. A beautiful story of a rapidly disappearing world, a world at odds with the rapacious actions of the human race. Sadly I fear, the outcome is a foregone conclusion.

[Mark Smeltz · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must-read for anyone interested in safari. I started reading this while in the Mara and it really enhanced my stay. Top "Notch."

[Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating account of the lions, and many other animals, living in and migrating to and from the Masai Mara Game reserve in Kenya.

[John Ulferts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is as timeless as the Africa savannah itself. With besutiful prose and breathtaking pictures, the authors depict the harrowing, courageous lives of African lions as well as the other magnificent animals they share their territories with. Any student of ethology should read this book. All those who have been on safari or dream of safari should also find this required reading.