Virginia McKenna Boeken

In this follow-up to We Animals, Canadian photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur explores zoos and aquaria, and how "we" animals interact with "those" animals. In over one hundred photographs, Captive reveals the lives of animals in zoos and aquaria around the world. McArthur photographed animals in these situations for over a decade, and the book will include images from over 20 countries on five continents, shot most recently in the last year while she was working with The Born Free Foundation in Europe. The book has contributions from Virginia McKenna, co-founder of the Born Free Foundation, philosopher Lori Gruen, and Ron Kagan, CEO of the Detroit Zoo. We're at an important point in history right now. More than ever, ordinary people are thinking about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity for our entertainment. This reflection will help propel us into a new era of (re)considering our relationship with other animals. Captive aims to be a part of these important discussions.

Into The Blue is not only a celebration of dolphins but an appeal for their rescue and return to the wild. Tragically, the friendly, trusting nature of this inteelligent and beautiful sea mammal has been its downfall. Tracing our relationship with the dolphin from classical civilisation, when it was revered as a sacred animal, Virginia McKenna has gathered together a unique collection of stories about these graceful creatures. She delves into the many dimensions of the life of this fascinating species, and argues convincingly for our role as protector, rather than master, of nature and its creatures.

Wer hat schon einmal einen Löwen von so Nahem gesehen? Oder gar zwei Gorillas, fünf Elefanten, acht Schildkröten, zehn Zebras? In diesem Buch ist jedes Bild – fotografisch fein in Kohle gezeichnet von Stephen Walton – ein Erlebnis, das uns zu Tieren der Wildnis wirklich in Beziehung bringt. Ihr Wesen und ihre Lebensweise vergegenwärtigt Katie Cotton in kleinen poetischen Porträts, die durch sachliche Informationen über jede Tierart ergänzt werden. Auch die Angabe des Schutzstatus fehlt dabei nicht. Denn zwar gibt es noch – was für ein Glück! – mehr als nur einen Löwen in freier Wildbahn. Aber wir Erwachsene haben allen Anlass, den Bestand der Löwen zu zählen, und erst recht den der Gorillas.