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OverviewThe Secret Life of Tigers documents the family life of three tigresses and their cubs at every stage of the cubs' development, from soon after birth to adulthood. The book records extraordinary discoveries about the lives of tigers, with the role of the father in the wild recorded for the first time. The enhanced second edition comes with a new preface by the author and latest information on the forest occupancy of tigers, co-predators, prey, and population estimates of tigers in India. Written in a lucid, story-telling style, and with twenty-four outstanding colour plates, this book will enthrall all animal lovers and those interested in the conservation of wildlife. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Valmik Thapar (Famous wildlife conservationist and an authority on tiger, Famous wildlife conservationist and an authority on tiger) , Fateh Singh Rathore (Conservationist and acclaimed photographer, Conservationist and acclaimed photographer)Publisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.334kg ISBN: 9780195697902ISBN 10: 0195697901 Pages: 116 Publication Date: December 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order ![]() Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Author's Note to First Edition; Introduction; The Tigress and her Cubs; The Father; A Tiger's Kingdom; Growing Up; Independence; The End of a Century; Postscript; Epilogue; Further ReadingReviews<br> This small book, a joy to read, is a brief introduction to the enormous conservation effort it takes to sustain wild tigers in todays humandominated landscapes. This account remains the most comprehensive available on the development of tiger cubs and their social milieu. --The Quarterly Review of Biology<br> Author InformationValmik Thapar is an Indian naturalist, conservationist and writer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |