Jonathan Kingdon is one of the foremost authorities on African mammals and a highly acclaimed artist. His many books include the bestselling Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, and he was the founder and senior editor of the award-winning six-volume series Mammals of Africa, both published by Bloomsbury.
David Happold has held academic positions at the University of Khartoum (Sudan), University of Ibadan (Nigeria), University of Malawi, and The Australian National University.