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"This book will leave you slack-jawed at the wonders of the wild wolf and educated about the raw deal humans are giving them...McAllister documents with passion how the lives of these coastal wolves are so interconnected with their half-land, half-water habitat." (Calgary Herald 20080617)
"Without a doubt, this book has some of the best images of wild wolves that you'll ever see...the most valuable part of this book is the familiarity it gives with a true pearl of an ecosystem that is relatively intact. McAllister's passion to protect the Great Bear Rainforest is evident, and the narrative he waves shines a light that will surely enhance public appreciation and raise awareness, which may lead to its preservation." (BBC Wildlife 20071201)
"The Last Wild Wolves is a sobering work, a book that brims with brilliance, emotion, and knowledge...Ian gets as up close and personal with the wolves as possible, with photos so intense you can see the wolves' eyes, and their penetrating stares that look right into the soul of those they make visual contact with." (Shelf Life 20071201)
"Unleash your inner wild thing with this beautiful account of the marine wolves of northern British Columbia." (National Post 20071206)
"McAllister's deep love for the animals is palpable, and throughout the well-written account, we come to know and care for Ernest, Three Legs, and the other members of the packs he studies. He argues that wolves have much to teach us about larger questions of ecology, perseverance, and self-sacrifice." (Georgia Straight )
"Without a doubt, this book has some of the best images of wild wolves that you'll ever see...the most valuable part of this book is the familiarity it gives with a true pearl of an ecosystem that is relatively intact. McAllister's passion to protect the Great Bear Rainforest is evident, and the narrative he waves shines a light that will surely enhance public appreciation and raise awareness, which may lead to its preservation." (BBC Wildlife 20071201)
"The Last Wild Wolves is a sobering work, a book that brims with brilliance, emotion, and knowledge...Ian gets as up close and personal with the wolves as possible, with photos so intense you can see the wolves' eyes, and their penetrating stares that look right into the soul of those they make visual contact with." (Shelf Life 20071201)
"Unleash your inner wild thing with this beautiful account of the marine wolves of northern British Columbia." (National Post 20071206)
"McAllister's deep love for the animals is palpable, and throughout the well-written account, we come to know and care for Ernest, Three Legs, and the other members of the packs he studies. He argues that wolves have much to teach us about larger questions of ecology, perseverance, and self-sacrifice." (Georgia Straight )
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An intimate portrait that documents for the first time ever a distinct population of wolves through firsthand observations, captivating photos, and rare video footage on DVD.
For seventeen years, Ian McAllister has lived on the rugged north coast of British Columbia, one of the last places on the planet where wolves live relatively undisturbed by humans. This book describes his experiences over that period following two packs of wolves, one in the extreme outer coastal islands and another farther inland in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest.
The behavior of these animals -- which depend on the vast old-growth forest and its gifts -- is documented in words and pictures as they fish for salmon in the fall, target seals hauled out on rocks in winter, and give birth to their young in the base of thousand-year-old cedar trees in spring. Most interestingly, scientific studies reveal a genetically distinct population of wolves -- one that is increasingly threatened by human incursions.
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Fact and Fiction Gone Wild,
By Cheech Rodriquez (Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Wild Wolves (Hardcover)
This informative book chronicles novel research carried out by Canada's Raincoast Conservation Foundation on wild wolves inhabiting the remote rainforest archipelago of Coastal British Columbia. The book is nicely illustrated with Ian McAllister's striking images of wolves and other coastal inhabitants. The narrative describes the research and unique findings of University of Victoria and Raincoast Foundation biologist Chris Darimont. Although the text is primarily attributed to Ian McAllister "with" Chris Darimont, I suspect that most of the interesting narrative regarding scientific findings and new observations about wolves must have been ghost written by Darimont. Conversely, very obvious invented embellishments of the "true" story appear throughout sections written by McAllister (a la Farley Mowat), although these imaginary tales do not detract from the reading experience.Overall, an excellent book that makes a strong case for the protection and conservation of the rare coastal wolves.
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"OLD TRUTH",
By bush "ECO" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Wild Wolves (Hardcover)
The last book written by the McAllister's "The Great Bear Rainforest" was a fabulous introduction to the Central Coast of B.C. and I must say it changed my life. This latest book "The Last Wild Wolves" has charged me up once again and I am ready to try any way I can to help keep the Pacific Coast wild.This book has amazing photos and a very nice story, with a dash of science, but most importantly, it sends a clear message that we all need to get serious about protecting this magnificient coastline. The author shows a truly special connection to the "OLD TRUTH"...the kind of "OLD TRUTH" that was here long before the white man. So thank you once again Ian and Karen McAllister... for being there and trying your best to warn us of the coming nightmare Industry\government has planned for this one area we can't lose, the awesome coastal paradise called "THE GREAT BEAR"... -ECO
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I am very impressed with this book. I am working with the preservation of wild wolves here in Canada. This book provided another view and some new information in addition to already know research facts.
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