THE HUNTING INSTINCT: SAFARI CHRONICLES ON HUNTING, GAME CONSERVATION, AND MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AND NAMIBIA: 1990-1998. By Philip D. Rowter.

(1999) 1999 2nd edition reprint. 8vo (160 x 236mm). Ppxiv,237. B/w photographs. Orange-red boards, spine titled in black.

This book covers eight safaris". Apart from taking the reader in search of trophy game, this captivating and highly entertaining book also provides biological information on the Big Five and most plains game ...It tells the story of game and environmental conservation efforts, encounters with various dangerous creatures, and death under the African sun. ...A true tale crammed full with the thrills, dangers, and disappointments of the chase". Chapters include: Who is Philip D. Rowter anyway?; Cape buffalo; Leopard; Elephant; Lion; Southern white rhinoceros; Hippopotamus; Hunting plains game - bushbuck, greater kudu, oryx, impala, baboon, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, black wildebeest, giraffe, gray or common duiker, bushpig, klipspringer, spotted hyena, warthog, southern mountain reedbuck, springbok, waterbuck, eland, steenbok, zebra; Birds - guinea fowl and sandgrouse; Snake trilogy - black mamba; Snake trilogy - spitting cobra; Snake trilogy - twig snake; Dangerous things and an underrated bird; Ticks and fever; Mosquitoes, malaria, and other torments; Of honey badgers and men; Rogues; Other dangers of hunting; Hunt's end.