Twenty of the world's top wildlife experiences, from rubbing shoulders with mountain gorillas (Uganda) to being hugged by manatees (Florida), brought to you by one of the world's leading authorities on wildlife. With stunning photography and informative (and often humorous) text, accompanied by details on how to visit each destination, Ultimate Wildlife Experiences is both an inspirational read and a practical guide to unforgettable encounters that anyone can enjoy. This is the natural world at its most dramatic, heart-warming, bizarre and beautiful: the wildlife creme de la creme.
Mark Carwardine is a zoologist, conservationist, award-winning writer, TV and radio presenter and wildlife photographer. He co-presented the BBC TV series Last Chance to See, with Stephen Fry, and a new series is planned for 2013. He has also co-presented several other series and one-off programmes. Mark has written more than 50 wildlife books, including several bestsellers, and hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. He is a Contributing Editor to Wanderlust magazine, a regular columnist in BBC Wildlife, and is Chairman of the judging panel of the Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition