"Among Tigers is one of the most engaging pieces of nonfiction I have ever read. Good science and entertaining writing seldom come from the same person, but author Ullas Karanth is an exception, fascinating the reader with dramatic scenes that range from adventures capturing and filming wild tigers in Asian jungles, to legal battles in Indian courtrooms, to political influence and intrigue in the halls of government. But reader beware that as you proceed through this page-turner you will be exposed to unequaled, first-hand knowledge of tiger biology, conservation, and future prospects." -- James D. Nichols , USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center "This unique and vividly written book by one of world's finest wildlife biologists is a compelling read. Among Tiger s is many things at once--a fascinating personal memoir from the man who spearheaded change in protecting tigers in Asia, particularly India; a wonderfully clear account of major issues in top-level conservation science; and a humane account of the wild tiger's precarious position at this moment of crisis for nature everywhere. Karanth makes a compelling case that humanity needs to save tigers for its own good." -- Ruth Padel , author of Tigers in Red Weather "This is a tale of high adventure.

Capturing and then tracking tigers raises one's heart rate like nothing else. On foot in the forest, their presence is terrifying. Yet some of this book takes place in the corridors of power. There, politicians can help or pose more of a threat than a poacher. Karanth is at home in both these worlds. He brings science to tiger conservation, confronts the managers and politicians alike, and never forgets the needs of the local people who must live with tigers." -- Stuart L. Pimm , president, Saving Nature; author of The Balance of Nature?.