Sacred Nature Safari Colouring Book av Jonathan Scott

Through 52 black-and-white illustrations byaward-winning wildlife photographers, TV presenters and authors Jonathan andAngie Scott, the Sacred Nature Safari Colouring Book captures the joy andexcitement of being on safari in the African wilds - for many people, theadventure of a lifetime. Suitable for all ages, the illustrations can becoloured in - or simply admired alongside detailed captions that offer insightsinto the threats faced by so many wild creatures today. In this lightweight, inexpensive book suitablefor all ages, you will find many animals that safari-goers yearn to see.Carnivores feature prominently, from African wild dogs to lions, alongsideherbivores ranging from diminutive antelopes called klipspringers to gargantuanelephants and yawning hippos. There are TV celebrities too, made famousworldwide by series such as the Big Cat Diary, presented by Jonathan Scott: theMarsh Pride of lions star, as do Kike the cheetah, Half-tail the leopard, andScarface the lion. Birds vie for pride of place, from huge eagles and vultures,via ground hornbills and grey-crowned cranes to everyone's favourite colourfulbird: the lilac-breasted roller.Africa is nothing without its people, ofcourse, so other illustrations feature scenes from the Masaai way of life, andsafari activities such as overnighting at Giraffe Manor or in a tented camp,visiting Nairobi's Elephant Orphanage or taking a hot-air balloon above thesavanna at sunrise. Although famous for their books and televisionwork, Jonathan and Angie Scott are also talented artists, regularly producingbeautiful limited-edition prints of their drawings. Admiring their artworktakes us out of our everyday existence and on a virtual safari.The couple arealso dedicated conservationists who will donate a percentage of the profitsfrom this book to their Sacred Nature Initiative, which seeks to inspire,educate and conserve - and to help reconnect people with nature. Whether you're on the road or stuck at home, theSacred Nature Safari Colouring Book evokes the wonder of nature alongside thejoy of going on safari. It provides the perfect cure for wanderlust, consummateinspiration to take a safari, and an ideal souvenir for those recently returnedfrom Africa.