Living with Big Cats: The Story of Jungle Larry, Safari Jane, and David Tetzlaff - Sharon Rendell - Paperback

People have become very interested in helping exotic animals both in the wild & in captivity. But what is it really like to devote your life to that pursuit? Sharon Rendell unfolds the lives of Colonel Lawrence "Jungle Larry" Tetzlaff & his family. As Jack Hanna of the Columbus Zoo states, "When you think of Jungle Larry, you think of a man & his family who literally dedicated their lives to exotic creatures of the earth." The late Jungle Larry & his family educated millions of children & adults about rare animals & their fragile habitats before the current global concern. Today the tradition continues. David Tetzlaff's ability training big cats is known throughout the world. Incorporating personal interviews with famous animal trainers from America & Europe, Rendell makes sure the reader gets a feel what it's like to catch a leopard or hug a 500 pound Bengal tiger. These are the voices of a family that know the daily joys & trials & lifetime responsibilities of caring for these unusual & dangerous animals. Over 120 color & B/W photographs. Appeal to adult & youth readers. Of special interest in Midwest & Florida. Distributed by Baker & Taylor. 0-9642604-0-9. $11.95 soft cover 6x9. 222 pages. CIP. Or order from IZS Books, 1708 San Bernadino Way, Naples FL 33942-7129.Rendell, Sharon is the author of 'Living with Big Cats: The Story of Jungle Larry, Safari Jane, and David Tetzlaff - Sharon Rendell - Paperback' with ISBN 9780964260405 and ISBN 0964260409.