Soul of a Lion: One Woman's Quest to Rescue Africa's Wildlife Refugees

by Barbara Bennett

Book Overview

For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where Marieta van der Merwe and her family, former wealthy cattle farmers, have sold land to buy and care for embattled wildlife. We meet Sam, the AIDS lion infected by mistake at a vet clinic. Boerjke, a baboon with epilepsy and Down syndrome. Savanna,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426206542
• ISBN13: 9781426206542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.4"