Christian the lion, p.6
Christian the Lion, page 6
Interesting facts: Black rhinos love taking baths — mud baths! They can go for up to five days without drinking any water! And their top speed is 36 miles per hour!
ANTHONY “ACE” BOURHE
was born in Sydney in 1946. He has become one of Australia's leading art curators, a pioneer in the field of Aboriginal art, and a colonial art specialist, staging numerous critically acclaimed exhibitions. Ace hopes to immerse himself again in wildlife and conservation projects, to help address the world's urgent environmental issues. He lives in Sydney with his two cats.
JOHN RENDALL
is a sixth-generation Australian and divides his time between London and Sydney. He continues his commitment to the George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust and is a member of the Royal Geographical Society in London. He has been involved in travel-focused public relations, concentrating on conservation projects, lodges, and reserves in Africa. John's three children share his passion for wildlife and conservation.
Copyright © 2009 by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall
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Rendall originally published as A Lion Called Christian in 1971.
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