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What are some of George Schaller’s books?

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American field biologist George Schaller wrote more than a dozen books based on his research and adventures.

  • The Year of the Gorilla (1964) details his pioneering fieldwork with mountain gorillas.
  • The Deer and the Tiger (1967) is an ecological study of wildlife in India.
  • The Serengeti Lion (1972) is a landmark study of lion behavior and ecology.
  • Stones of Silence (1980) describes his expeditions in the Himalayas and study of snow leopards.
  • The Last Panda (1993) focuses on giant panda conservation in China.
  • A Naturalist and Other Beasts (2007) is a memoir reflecting on his career in wildlife biology and conservation.

These works helped popularize field-based wildlife research and increased public awareness of endangered species and conservation issues.