| Description |
xix, 316 pages, 24 unnumbered leaves of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an advocate for revolutionary integrated approaches to saving our planet. In an increasingly interconnected world, animal and human health alike depend on sustainable solutions and Dr. Gladys has developed an innovative approach to conservation among the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and their human neighbors. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-308) and index. |
| Subject |
Kalema-Zikusoka, Gladys.
|
|
Veterinarians -- Uganda -- Biography.
|
|
Women veterinarians -- Uganda -- Biography.
|
|
Conservationists -- Uganda -- Biography.
|
|
Women conservationists -- Uganda -- Biography.
|
| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
|
| Added Author |
Goodall, Jane, 1934- writer of foreword.
|
| ISBN |
9781950994267 (hardcover) |
|
1950994260 (hardcover) |
|
