Wolves

A fascinating and richly illustrated portrait. Explore both the history of the conflict between humankind and the wolf and the elaborate social behavior between these animals within their packs. Wolves is a photographic portfolio combining the work of some of North America`s leading wildlife photographers and one of the world`s leading nature writers, Daniel Wood. Through photographs and text, this most misunderstood of all animals is revealed in intimate detail. Topics include: - Annual mating rituals- Tender parenting skills- Aggressive territorial imperative- Relentless pursuit of game- Pack cohesiveness- Ability to navigate and communicate over vast distances.Wolves celebrates the wolf's return from the specter of extinction and calls for the protection of more territory where nature -- not humankind -- dominates.