A Naturalist and Other Beasts Tales from a

Since The 1950s, eminent field biologist George Schaller has roamed through many lands observing wild animals and conducting landmark long-term studies that have deepened our understanding of these creatures. He has reported and reflected on his work in classic, much-acclaimed books, including The Last Panda and National Book Award winner The Serengeti Lion.

George B. Schaller, senior conservationist for the Wildlife Conservation Society and vice president of Panthera, continues to travel widely on field research and to work with governments and organizations on conservation projects. He is the author of many popular and scientific articles and books, including The Year of the Gorilla and Stones of Silence.

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction: of Marvels and Memories	p. 13
Prologue: Feral Biologist	p. 19
The Americas
Arctic Legacy	p. 29
Raising Siegfried	p. 37
Glories of Another World	p. 45
The Mouse That Barks	p. 55
Stalking the Pantanal	p. 63
Africa
In the Path of Conflict	p. 81
Memories of Eden	p. 97
Watching the Pride	p. 105
A Movable Feast	p. 121
An Elegant Cat	p. 129
South Asia, China, and Mongolia
Light in the Forest	p. 145
Tracking New Species	p. 157
Chinese Treasures: Golden Monkey and Takin	p. 167
Bound to Bamboo	p. 179
A Golden Horde	p. 197
The Himalaya and the Tibetan Plateau
Ghost of the Hindu Kush	p. 209
Grazing the Mountain's Edge	p. 223
Tibetan Prairie Dogs	p. 237
In a High and Sacred Realm	p. 245
The Wildlife Conservation Society	p. 267
Selected Bibliography	p. 269
Credits for Reprinted Material	p. 271
About the Author	p. 272
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A Naturalist and Other Beasts Tales from a Life in the Field

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