The author of The Butterfly Isles turns his wry, affectionate attention to an even more beloved (and controversial) British animal - the badger

Bear Attacks of the Century gathers stories of courage, chronicling the most horrific encounters between bears and people, and provides expert advice on avoiding attacks and information that may help both species leave an encounter unscathed.

The bonobo, least known of the great apes, is a female-centered, egalitarian species that has been dubbed the 'make-love-not-war' primate by specialists. This book compares the bonobo with its better-known relative, the chimpanzee. It is suitable for those who are interested in primates, gender issues, and evolutionary psychology.