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Is the lion your favorite animal? Do you dream of going on an African safari? Read what lion researchers are saying on their blogs, or search for for great lion gift ideas- great lion cards, the best Kenya safari tours and lodges, informative and entertaining books about lions, Swahili language tapes and armchair traveler gifts like lion photo calendars, lion Christmas cards, lion ornaments and even souvenir bumper stickers.
Lion Lover's Reading List
"ZAMBA, THE GREATEST LION THAT EVER LIVED" -A wonderful book about professional animal trainer Ralph Helfer and his long
relationship with his favorite lion, a wild orphaned lion cub. A great gift for any animal lover, especially those interested in African wildlife and anyone interested in wild animal training and the ethical treatment of animals.
"INTO AFRICA"- Ever wonder what it's really like to be a lion researcher? Read Craig Packer's funny but true book about his work in the Serengeti. The truth is, lion biologists spend a lot of time collecting lion poo and watching lions sleep. A good book to read before going on safari.
"THE RABBI'S CAT 2", Sequel to "The Rabbi's Cat", this illustrated book by french cartoonist Joann Sfar about the adventures of a talking cat and his friendship with a lion and a nomad named Malka will please lion lovers and cat lovers alike.
"WHAT EVER YOU DO, DON'T RUN" , Read about the real life adventures of Peter Allison, a safari guide in Botswana. Allison's tales of tangles with lions, elephants, baboons, petulant tourists and mice will have you grinning from ear to ear. A great gift idea for the safari enthusiast.
"GOLDEN SHADOWS, FLYING HOOVES", by celebrated lion researcher George Schaller will please true lion lovers and animal lovers alike. Although less technical than "The Serengeti Lion", you will still learn many interesting facts about lion society and behaviour. Readers will be delighted by stories about the special animals Schaller's family adopted during their stay in the Serengeti, like Giri the warthog and Fungus the banded mongoose. A most enjoyable book.
relationship with his favorite lion, a wild orphaned lion cub. A great gift for any animal lover, especially those interested in African wildlife and anyone interested in wild animal training and the ethical treatment of animals.
"INTO AFRICA"- Ever wonder what it's really like to be a lion researcher? Read Craig Packer's funny but true book about his work in the Serengeti. The truth is, lion biologists spend a lot of time collecting lion poo and watching lions sleep. A good book to read before going on safari.
"THE RABBI'S CAT 2", Sequel to "The Rabbi's Cat", this illustrated book by french cartoonist Joann Sfar about the adventures of a talking cat and his friendship with a lion and a nomad named Malka will please lion lovers and cat lovers alike.
"WHAT EVER YOU DO, DON'T RUN" , Read about the real life adventures of Peter Allison, a safari guide in Botswana. Allison's tales of tangles with lions, elephants, baboons, petulant tourists and mice will have you grinning from ear to ear. A great gift idea for the safari enthusiast.
"GOLDEN SHADOWS, FLYING HOOVES", by celebrated lion researcher George Schaller will please true lion lovers and animal lovers alike. Although less technical than "The Serengeti Lion", you will still learn many interesting facts about lion society and behaviour. Readers will be delighted by stories about the special animals Schaller's family adopted during their stay in the Serengeti, like Giri the warthog and Fungus the banded mongoose. A most enjoyable book.
Lion Photo Cards and Gifts
Get premium quality paper greeting cards and home decor gifts of wild lions for the lion lovers you know. Lion cubs, funny lions, maned lions, stalking lions and more. All photographs created in Kenya, East Africa by Chris Scroggins.
- LION CUBS greeting cards
- Get cute lion cub photo greeting cards for baby animal lovers.
- MALE LION cards and gifts
- Get lion photo gifts of wild male African lions on cards, calendars, ornaments and coffee mugs.
- FUNNY LION ANIMAL GIFTS
- Get funny lion gifts like greeting cards, mouse pads, coffee mugs and calendar prints.
- AFRICAN LIONESS NOTE CARDS and GIFTS
- Get beautiful wild African lioness gifts like note cards, ornaments and calendar prints.
- Lion MOTHERS AND CUBS
- Get sweet photo gifts of African lion mothers and their cubs.
2010 Lion Calendar
- 2010 LION SAFARI CALENDAR
- Get this wildlife calendar filled with lion cubs, lion families, big majestic maned lions and even funny lions. Photographed in Kenya by Chris Scroggins Photography.
More Lion Books
The Nature of Lions: Social Cats of the Savannas
Full of facts about lions and great lion photos.
Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010) 
Lions: A Portrait of the Animal World
Filled with photos of handsome lions and beautiful lionesses.
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 01/02/2010)
Face to Face with Lions (Face to Face with Animals)
NOTE: THIS IS A CHILDREN'S BOOK
Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 01/02/2010)
Lion Christmas Cards
- LION CHRISTMAS CARDS
- Say Merry Christmas this year with these handsome wild lion Christmas cards. Christmas greeting: A time of joy, a time of hope, a time to wish good tidings to all. Wild lion photographed in Kenya, East Africa.
Lion/Wildlife Christmas Ornaments
- LION AND AFRICAN WILDLIFE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
- Decorate your home and Christmas tree with lion, elephant, rhino, giraffe and other wildlife Christmas ornaments here. Most popular African animals are available.
Safari Stickers
- I LOVE AFRICA
- Get I love Kenya, I love Tanzania, I love Botswana, I love South Africa bumper stickers here. More safari destinations available.
Lion Bloggers in Kenya
Read about lion research, lion rescue and lion conservation directly from the heart of Africa.
- EWASO LIONS
- Read the Ewaso Lions blog for all the news about wild lion research in Samburu, Kenya.
- KILAMANJARO LION CONSERVATION PROJECT
- KLCP monitors lions outside protected areas in Maasailand, Southern Kenya.
- LION GUARDIANS
- The Lion Guardians program attempts to reduce the pressure on lions by employing their greatest enemy to conserve them rather than kill them. Since the onset of this project there have been no lions speared on Mbirikani ranch.
Desert Lion Conservation Project
- DESERT LION CONSERVATION
- Follow the fascinating desert lion research of Dr. P. Stander in Namibia.
Watch Desert Lions Video Online
- THE DESERT LIONS
- Watch this free online lion video about Dr. P. Stander and the desert lions of Namibia. Produced by PBS.
Wild Lion DVDs
These dvds make great holiday gifts for lion lovers.
Lions - Deluxe Boxt Set
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 01/02/2010)
Christian the Lion (The Lion Who Thought He Was People)
Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010)
Nature: Leopards and Lions
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 01/02/2010)
National Geographic: Eternal Enemies - Lions and Hyenas
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 01/02/2010)
Born Free
Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 01/02/2010)
- I BRAKE FOR LIONS
- Get I brake for lions, I brake for elephants, I brake for zebra, I brake for cheetahs, I brake for Leopards stickers here. More popular African wildlife species available.
Serengeti T- Shirts
- SERENGETI T SHIRTS
- Do you love the African Serengeti? Get this cool I'd rather be in the Serengeti T shirt for men and women. Browse for more colors.
More African Animals Calendars
- AFRICAN WILDLIFE CALENDARS
- Browse 2010 wall calendars filled with prints of lions, zebras, elephants, rhinos and more all from Kenya and Tanzania.
Tanzania Wildlife Calendars
- TANZANIA WILDLIFE CALENDARS
- My African wildlife calendar filled with lions, zebras elephants and cheetahs is available in three sizes.
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Lion Lover's Guest Book
Do you have a special African safari memory? Tell us about it! Please sign my guest book. Have a GRRREAT day!
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- naturegirl7 naturegirl7 Dec 3, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
- We love lions, too. Please come back to Naturally Native Squids Headquarters and add your lens to the guestbook to join.
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- draik draik May 28, 2009 @ 2:08 am
- Thanks for joining Shopping Online Group. Your lens was added to our feature module and it will appear randomly.
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- Frankster Frankster Apr 15, 2009 @ 5:17 pm
- I love cats as you may already know and I love these gifts. I especially love the Christian the Lion story (video below). Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
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- NatureMaven NatureMaven Apr 3, 2009 @ 5:16 pm
- Dear Shelly,
you are so right. What ever kind of cat I am looking at at the moment whether wild or tame is my favorite cat. (shhhh! Don't tell Harvey and Mel!)
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- Shelly Shelly Apr 3, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
- You are a true cat lover! I would guess we'll see more feline offering by you!
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- cymrymongan cymrymongan Feb 17, 2009 @ 1:41 pm
- I love your lens! The white tiger is actually my favorite ;) but I love all cats, big and little!
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- Browse more animal, nature and wildlife gifts
- Would you like to see more African wildlife photo all occasion cards, new product announcements and read reviews of nature and wildlife DVD's? Check out my blog to read my top picks for nature photo gift ideas- from DVD's, books and videos to American wildlife, African wildlife and endangered wildlife decor printed as wall calendars and stationery.
Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris
Leaders in East African Safaris since 1978
- Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris
- Thinking about taking an African Safari? For an in depth look at the the birds, wildlife and parks of Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana or Madagascar, choose Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris, leaders in East African Safaris since 1978. Gail and Doug Cheeseman have an intimate knowledge of the birds and wild animals of Africa. Whether you are a birder or photographer you will be delighted with the variety of birds and mammals to be seen and photographed on a Cheeseman's Safari.
- Cheeseman's Blog
- Read news and safari highlights from Doug, Gail, and Ted Cheeseman, plus memorable experiences from their fantastic travel mates!
Kenya Safari Lodges
Browse this link list of fine safari lodges in Kenya. I've stayed at all of them. Each lodge offers good food, comfortable accommodations, and unique wildlife viewing. You can often see beautiful birds and the comical Vervet monkeys right on the grounds of these lodges.
- Keekerok Lodge
- A fancy safari lodge close to all the wildlife migration action. Has the biggest gift shop of any of the lodges on this list.
- Mara Serena
- Another wonderful lodge, each room has a view of the Mara river. Warning- keep your balcony doors shut at night or you might find yourself face to face with a big toothy baboon!
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
- A cozy lodge close to Lake Nakuru National Park and the famous flamingos. Look for white rhinos down by the beach. Colubus monkeys hang out in the tree tops. We saw our one and only leopard in a tree at Lake Nakuru .
- Samburu Serena
- I loved Samburu National Reserve. In this desert environment, the animals move at a slower pace to conserve energy. We saw beautiful birds, including Hornbills on the grounds of this lodge.
- Holiday Inn, Nairobi
- Although not inexpensive, you will feel safe and well taken care of by the knowledgeable staff. They can arrange day trips to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage , the Giraffe Center, and the Nairobi National Museum for you.
African Wildlife Guide Books
Now that you've booked your safari, it's time to buy some great African wildlife guide books.
The Behavior Guide to African Mammals: Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, Primates
Amazon Price: $31.45 (as of 01/02/2010)
The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
Amazon Price: $48.03 (as of 01/02/2010)
Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 01/02/2010)
Learn to Speak Swahili
While on safari, show your respect for East African culture by learning the basics of Swahili, the National language of Kenya. Your efforts will be warmly received by appreciative lodge staff and safari drivers. By choosing the Pimsleur Language program you will be able to express your needs and desires in a clear and polite way. Personally I am delighted with this learning method. I recommend keeping the CD's in your car where you can listen to as much or little as you have time. It certainly makes for a more interesting commute! Be sure to start by listening to the intro CD. I also advise beginning your language program 6 to 8 months in advance of your safari, so that you can enjoy learning this beautiful melodic language at a relaxed pace.
Swahili, Compact: Learn to Speak and Understand Swahili with Pimsleur Language Programs
Amazon Price: $42.70 (as of 01/02/2010)
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Tree Climbing Lions
Who says lions can't climb trees?
Christian the Lion
Animals lead complex emotional lives, just like we do! This video underscores
the fact that while lion cubs are cute, they are wild animals and are unsuitable
as pets and are happiest living wild and free.
the fact that while lion cubs are cute, they are wild animals and are unsuitable
as pets and are happiest living wild and free.
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