There are probably more myths & legends about wolves than any other living creature. In fiction, they are most often portrayed as evil but in this book the authors set out, in words & pictures, to produce a clearer & un-prejudiced understanding of the lives of these carnivorous mammals; their history, habits, distribution, environment & their association with man, himself a hunter. The features include: stunning full colour photography; high gloss paperback with flaps; & engaging text. ” Wildlife Monographs” is a series of fabulous, full-colour books led by stunning photographic images with fresh, informative & vivid new text charting our favourite wild animals on their home terrain. The first eight volumes in the series tracks the lives of elephants, cheetahs, sharks, leopards, giant pandas, polar bears, penguins & monkeys of the Amazon. The spellbinding, intimate images captured by some of the worlds premier wildlife photographers breathe with vivid insight & a shared sense of being there, being closer than most of us can ever hope to be. With bright, easy to read & compelling text that successfully combines fascinating information with accessibility, these are books to give as gifts, to treasure & to share across every age from eight to eighty. Here`s a glimpse of some of the worlds increasingly rare & endangered species, captured on camera in their natural habitats. If we aren`t careful, they may not be there for much longer, & each volume is also a plea for protection, backed by leading campaigners.