Since the 1950s, eminent field biologist George Schaller has roamed the Earth observing wild animals. His long-term studies have deeply affected the knowledge and understanding of the creatures he observed and he has reflected on this in many acclaimed books, including The Last Panda (Chicago University Press, 1994) and the award-winning The Serengeti Lion (Chicago University Press, 1976). Here, he has collected nine short pieces spanning his long and illustrious career, giving the reader a unique overview of his life and work.