Steve Bloom is a writer and photographer who specialises in evocative images of the living world. Born in South Africa in 1953, he has lived in England since 1977.

His concern for the environment is strongly evident in his books. He strives to blur the lines separating different living species and show their sentience. His photographs of people reveal a compassionate understanding of his subjects, evident in his books Living Africa and Trading Places: The Merchants of Nairobi. He has won numerous international awards for his work, including The Power of Photography Award, The Golden Eye of Russia, the Lucie Awards, and the Best Photo Book (Germany).

Follow Steve Bloom as he travels across continents taking photographs. Find out how big-cat predators survive in tough conditions; how they live, grow up, hunt and have babies. Blooms in-the-field account makes a compelling narrative in the same way that the voiceover on a natural-history television programme is both informative and pacy. The photographs are full of drama. They are sharp and clear, and bring the subject to life for children. At the back of the book there is a brief section on how to take photographs of animals in the wild. Here, children will also find helpful tips about taking photographs of animals at home.