Jerry Haigh – författare

The trouble with lions is that while you are conducting a pregnancy test, you need to be equally, if not more, aware of what you can learn from the lion's other end. That is one lesson that Jerry Haigh brings home in this fascinating collection of stories about working with wild animals in Africa. Conversational in tone, conservational in theme—you will be right beside Jerry, wife Jo, and a colourful cast of vets, guides, and wardens as they scour Africa’s sprawling vistas “troubleshooting” lions, rhinos, humans, and other indigenous mammals. Conservationists, veterinarians, and fans of real-life adventure tales will want to keep this memoir handy on the dashboards of their Land Cruisers. Foreword byJane Goodall.

IN VELVET: ELK, WAPITI, AND DEER STORIESIn this compelling memoir, Dr. Jerry Haigh shares 34 years of hands-on experience working with deer across the globe. The book is divided into three fascinating sections:Part One: A behind-the-scenes look at zoo and free-ranging elk (wapiti) projects in Western Canada, blending science with storytelling.Part Two: The pioneering tale of organizing the first air shipment of elk to New Zealand since President Roosevelt's 1905 donation, along with other international consultingadventures.Part Three: A closer look at deer farming, including an intimate account of the Haighfamily's elk farm in Saskatoon.Enhanced by over 60 expertly curated sources and more than 50 vivid color photographs, many taken by Dr. Haigh himself, this book is both a celebration of wildlife and a treasure trove of practical knowledge.