Animals of Ancient Egypt Then and Now

Richard Hoath is a leading naturalist based in Egypt, who has travelledextensively throughout the Middle East. He is the author and illustrator of AField Guide to the Mammals of Egypt (paperback edition, 2009), and manyother books and articles on the wildlife of the region. He is a founder memberof, and serves on, the Egyptian Ornithological Rarities Committee, is along-time member of the Ornithological Society of the Middle East (OSME) and iscurrently on the faculty of the American University in Cairo.Salima Ikram is Distinguished University Professor at the AmericanUniversity in Cairo and has excavated in Egypt for more than 30 years. Herspecialities include animals in ancient Egypt, mummification, ancient Egyptianfood and drink, rock art, and the preservation and presentation of culturalheritage. She has directed the Animal Mummy Project at the Egyptian Museum(Cairo), the Amenmesse Mission KV10 and KV63, and the North Kharga Oasis DarbAin Amur Survey. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and aFellow of the British Academy, she has published extensively for adults andchildren on a variety of topics.

Egyptian Archaeology Magazine, Spring 2026 issue. Jakob Bro-Jorgensen“With little effort, the reader acquires a substantial amount of information that makes them well-equipped to explore further - whether in the literature, in museums across the globe, or in the field in Egypt.The authors have profound experience on the subject, and their passion for wildlife and the ancient Egyptian context radiates throughout. Consequently the book overflows with interesting facts and observations...Perhaps the main use of the book will be as a reference field guide for travellers in Egypt. Here the book is unique in informing both wildlife watching and the interpretation of ancient animal representations - and in how it links the two ... At the interface of the past and present, and of nature and culture, the book effectively promotes a rich, holistic travel experience and a deeper understanding of human-animal relations in ancient Egypt.” Fatbirder. February 2026"It really is a fascinating little book and I for one had no idea just how many images of birds and other animals were still visible in the hieroglyphs and painted tombs of ancient Egypt ... In short, there is much to enjoy here, to marvel at, and to be thankful for. So, it’s a recommended read even if only for the ornithological section alone.” Birdwatching Magazine, March 2026"... this ought to appeal to anybody with an interest in history as well as birds."