Book Overview

Cry of the Kalahari is a captivating memoir chronicling the seven-year journey of zoologists Mark and Delia Owens in Botswana’s remote Kalahari Desert during the 1970s. Living amidst lions, hyenas, and jackals in Deception Valley, the couple’s story is one of survival, groundbreaking research, and an enduring love for Africa’s untamed wilderness. Delia Owens is best known for the captivating, Where the Crawdads Sing which was released as a film in 2022 staring Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Why You’ll Love It

• It is a gripping tale of adventure and resilience in one of Earth’s harshest landscapes.
• Insightful observations on animal behaviour, including unique findings on Kalahari lions and brown hyenas.
• Through vivid descriptions the beauty and challenges of the African wilderness are brought to life.

Perfect For

Nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and readers are drawn to tales of adventure, scientific discovery, and the raw beauty of Africa.

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