Author:
Lekan, Thomas M. author.
ImprintNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]
Imprint2020
Descriptionxvi, 324 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Note:Introduction: Mission for Africa -- A zookeeper's ecology -- No room for wild animals -- Thinking locally, acting globally -- Serengeti shall not die -- A weakness for the Maasai -- An honest broker for the animals -- Who cares for Africa's game? -- Epilogue: A visit to Seronera.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:Our Gigantic Zoo tells the story of Bernhard Grzimek, the most important European wildlife conservationist, and his role in creating a permanent sanctuary for innocent animals in Serengeti National Park.
