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Cry of the Kalahari

17 minMark James Owens, Cordelia Dykes Owens

What's it about

Ever dreamed of leaving it all behind for a life of true adventure? Imagine trading your daily routine for seven years of total isolation in the African wilderness, studying animals that have never seen a human before. This is your chance to experience that journey. Discover the incredible true story of two young American scientists who did just that. You'll learn how they survived in the harsh Kalahari Desert, forged an unprecedented bond with lions and hyenas, and made groundbreaking discoveries about animal behavior, all while facing down life-threatening dangers.

Meet the author

Mark and Delia Owens are award-winning zoologists who spent seven years conducting unprecedented research on brown hyenas and lions in the remote, untouched Kalahari Desert. Their groundbreaking work, often performed in complete isolation hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, provided a unique and intimate window into the lives of Africa's most elusive predators. This immersive experience, facing drought, fire, and dangerous encounters, formed the very foundation for their internationally bestselling memoir, Cry of the Kalahari, a testament to both scientific dedication and human endurance.

Cry of the Kalahari book cover

What's it about

Ever dreamed of leaving it all behind for a life of true adventure? Imagine trading your daily routine for seven years of total isolation in the African wilderness, studying animals that have never seen a human before. This is your chance to experience that journey. Discover the incredible true story of two young American scientists who did just that. You'll learn how they survived in the harsh Kalahari Desert, forged an unprecedented bond with lions and hyenas, and made groundbreaking discoveries about animal behavior, all while facing down life-threatening dangers.

Meet the author

Mark and Delia Owens are award-winning zoologists who spent seven years conducting unprecedented research on brown hyenas and lions in the remote, untouched Kalahari Desert. Their groundbreaking work, often performed in complete isolation hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, provided a unique and intimate window into the lives of Africa's most elusive predators. This immersive experience, facing drought, fire, and dangerous encounters, formed the very foundation for their internationally bestselling memoir, Cry of the Kalahari, a testament to both scientific dedication and human endurance.