The Last Big Cats An Untamed Spirit Author:Erwin A. Bauer Why are some wild cats able to purr and roar, while others cant? Which cat is fasterthe cheetah or leopard? What can be done to protect these threatened species? Youll learn the answers to these questions and more in "The Last Big Cats," a engaging overview of the natural history of big cats around the world. Supreme predators... more » with an unmatched elegance, secretive yet awe inspiring, big cats are threatened as never before and are the subject of intense interest among nature fans and conservationists alike. From the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, and snow leopard of Africa and Asia to the cougar and jaguar of North and South America, "The Last Big Cats" highlights all of the major species. Erwin A. Bauer provides his firsthand, personal anecdotes about encounters with big cats, as well as those from many famous researchers. These anecdotes are combined with information on the status of the endangered or threatened big cats, the efforts to save them, and the hopes and chances for their survival. The accompanying photographs by Erwin and his wife Peggy are remarkable and comprehensive, showcasing five decades worth of their best big cat photosmost of which have not been published in book form. Range maps and cat tracks round out the combination.« less