Africa's Wild Dogs: A survival story

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There are roughly 6,000 wild dogs left in Africa yet they have cast such a spell on top wildlife photographer and naturalist Jocelin Kagan that she is determined to help save them. If left to their own devices, they are more than capable of thriving, as this sumptuous photographic natural history shows. Jocelin has called in world experts to add their latest findings about these resourceful, graceful and highly skilled family groups. Nomadic predators whose territories range thousands of kilometres, they hunt co-operatively, preying on small herbivores. Non-confrontational, they form complex bonds as this book reveals. Now restricted to small populations and threatened by some shoot-to-kill policies, habitat fragmentation, diseases from domestic dogs, climate change and snares, as well as natural predation from hyenas and lions, Africa's wild dogs will be supported by all the royalties from this book. AUTHOR: Jocelin Kagan lives in South Africa and is a professional wildlife photographer. Business coach and communications consultant, Jocelin is a devoted campaigner for Africa's wild dogs. 142 colour and 8 b/w photographs

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This is ultimately a story of hope, that with increasing understanding, appreciation, research and funding, the dogs will once again roam the African Bushveld in an abundance of bygone days. Jocelin Kagan is a passionate advocate for wild dogs.

With only 6,600 wild dogs surviving today, photographer Jocelin Kagan has made it her mission to bring these misunderstood and maligned animals into the spotlight.

Despite the sobering numbers, there is hope. At its core, this is a heartfelt, good news story for us to share with all who are willing to listen.

A fantastic book.

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Jocelin Kagan lives in South Africa and is a professional wildlife photographer, business coach and communications consultant. Jocelin is a devoted campaigner to save Africa's wild dogs.