Jaguar: One Man's Struggle to Establish the World's First Jaguar Preserve - Softcover

Rabinowitz, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559638028 ISBN 13: 9781559638029

Publisher: Island Press, 2000

Synopsis

In 1983, zoologist Alan Rabinowitz ventured into the rain forest of Belize, determined to study the little-known jaguar in its natural habitat and to establish the world's first jaguar preserve. Within two years, he had succeeded. In Jaguar he provides the only first-hand account of a scientist's experience with jaguars in the wild. Originally published in 1986, this edition includes a new preface and epilogue by the author that bring the story up to date with recent events in the region and around the world.

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Review:

"The glimpse which Rabinowitz's painstaking and careful research gives us of the world of the mysterious jaguar is tantalizing...Packed with interest and adventure."--Jane Goodall, author of "Reason for Hope" and "In the Shadow of Man"

"This is a first-rate story...a fascinating account of dogged scientific research laced with personal emotions of fear, tears, mistrust, doubt, death, affection, humor, and passion....This is one of the strongest and most heartening books I have read on the efforts of humans to save and protect the world's priceless wildlife from the continuing onslaught of humanity."--Audubon

"If you have ever wondered what it might be like to conduct a field study of a dangerous animal in a remote part of the world, Rabinowitz's Jaguar offers some insights....immensely readable."--Los Angeles Times

"An intimate look at the lives of rural Central Americans...the tension between man and beast becomes startlingly vivid."--Washington Post

"influential 'eco-memoir'"--Dallas Morning News

"Most highly recommended reading for anyone who cares about the preservation of natural areas and especially those who love big cats."--Wildlife Activist

"A jungle adventure story in the classic mold, of a daredevil westerner who penetrates the deepest jungles of Belize in search of his quarry. There are thrills and chills aplenty in this quest for the mighty feline....A lively, dramatic ride through the jungle, with old-style iron-man adventure and love interest. A pleasant surprise."--Kirkus

"...an irresistible blend of natural history and adventure...the book excitingly describes the rewards and hardships of fighting to protect this almost mythical cat."--George B. Schaller, author of "The Last Panda" and "Wildlife of the Tibetan Steppe"

About this edition

• Publisher: Island Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1559638028
• ISBN 13: 9781559638029
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416