The Pride of a Lion

Discover the true survival story of how K’wasi the lion cub overcame unimaginable odds, was saved and nurtured by his adopted mother and family, fathered his own son Atlas, and grew into a magnificent star of Lion Country Safari. One Lion and One Man Who Believed K’wasi the lion was born at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the hearts of the nation; however, his story soon turned dark as K’wasi was orphaned only a few months later. Join wildlife documentarian Ron Magill and Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote as they detail the remarkable true story of K’wasi. Magill and Cote reflect on K’wasi’s fight for life and the parallels to Magill’s own improbable and unique path into wildlife conservation. Magill and Cote highlight the beauty and suffering found in K’wasi’s story and throughout the animal kingdom in the hopes of helping us all understand that, in the end, we protect what we love, we love what we understand, and we understand what we’re taught. Funny, touching, and profound, The Pride of a Lion teaches us just how much humans can learn from animals. What One Pride Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear, and Family #1 New Release in Biology of Cats, Lions & Tigers Discover the true survival story of how K’wasi the lion cub overcame unimaginable odds, was saved and nurtured by his adopted mother and family, fathered his own son Atlas, and grew into a magnificent star of Lion Country Safari. Documented by Ron Magill. K’wasi’s story is told by world renowned wildlife expert, photographer, and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador”, Ron Magill who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller coaster life. A survival story of grit and resilience. The story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak, adoption, fear, and family. He was born to his mother Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and gained nationwide attention as an incredibly cute lion cub. In March 2014, he was orphaned when his mother Asha tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to redefining what it means to be in a pride, and most importantly, what it means to have a family. Animals have feelings too. Society has only recently accepted the incredible emotional intelligence of dogs, pigs, and chimpanzees. But through K’wasi’s remarkable story, Ron Magill details how evolved the animal kingdom truly is—lions in particular. Funny, engaging, touching, and thrilling, The Pride of a Lion teaches us about family, resilience, and the meaning of life. In Ron Magill’s book find pictures captured during the many challenges K’wasi faced and overcame: As a young cub When his father and uncle fought over Asha his mother Being supplemented with milk because his mother did not produce enough When Jabare attacked and could have ended K’wasi’s life, until Kashifa his adopted mother saved him If you are a fan of The Lion King, or have read The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life, The Soul of an Octopus, or The Good Good Pig, you will love Ron Magill’s The Pride of a Lion.