Mara Simba: The African Lion

by Roger A. Caras

A renowned nature writer introduces a newborn cub and takes the reader through the lion's entire life cycle, from cubhood and his mother's pride, through status as a leader, and finally to old age and death

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals

224 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1985

About the author

Roger A. Caras was an American wildlife photographer, writer, wildlife preservationist and television personality.

Known as the host of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Caras was a veteran of network television programs including "Nightline," "ABC News Tonight" and "20/20" before devoting himself to work as president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and to becoming an author.