Predators in Britain mean different things to different people. For some, they are a spectacle of the natural world and key to the ecological integrity of our countryside. For others, they are nothing more than an inconvenience, a financial drain on rural businesses. Love them or loathe them, few of us remain indifferent - from those who live and work in the countryside to those who escape there from the noise and pollution of our cities. So how do we really feel about Britain's predators and how are those feelings influenced by culture, myth and economics? These are the questions that are explored by the authors; they have spoken with those who influence predator management - farmers, landowners, conservationists, researchers, field sports enthusiasts, tourism operators - in fact anyone with an interest in the countryside. Tooth & Claw is a ground-breaking photo-documentary project providing a meeting place between anecdotal evidence and scientific fact, thus nurturing a better understanding of natural predator-prey mechanisms and encouraging empathy with different points of view. Three years in the making, Tooth & Claw features insightful interviews against a backdrop of stunning imagery - as thought-provoking as it is beautiful. Discussions over fox hunting, bird of prey poisoning and even the return of wolves are brought to life. We learn how entrenched opinion has turned some predators into political symbols, pawns in battles between different socio-economic or special interest groups. Such divisive debate often ignores biological fact and the animal itself becomes lost in the political mêlée. Managing predators in Britain today is really about managing people's perceptions - what they believe, what they value and how they interact with nature. Tooth & Claw ultimately asks questions of ourselves: it exposes our fears, our prejudices, our inconsistencies. We are reminded of our place in nature - as the most powerful predator of all.

This beautiful and thought-provoking new book by two of the UK's foremost nature photographers will be of huge appeal to everyone with an interest in all predators, wild places and the natural world.

'...this impressive book ...It makes facinating reading. ...it is a worthwhile publication for its wealth of striking illustrations alone - stunning portraits which capture the imagination and speak for themselves'. Birding World

'This lavish book... embellished by thought-provoking interviews, examples and anecdotes. ...The prose is accompanied by the standard of image you would expect from two of the country's most natural wildlife photographers. ... the authors deserve immense praise for bringing numerous parties together and informing the debate'. Scottish Wildlife

'This is a timely publication on the subject of Britain's magnificent wild predators and the quest to re-introduce species we have lost ...Striking photographs of high quality appear on almost every page ... this is a book to appeal to all ... a book that i believe could play a defining role in changing perceptions of predators - i do hope it will. It will also look very attractive on your coffee table!'. John Muir Trust Journal

'... I cannot recall a book ever provoking so many thoughts, making me re-examine how i feel and reading with interest the view of others ... I will recommend that you read this book with an open mind and room for thought. This book is a must read' Scottish Badgers

'... The photographs throughout the book are outstanding, ... ...I found this book to be a throughly interesting and engaging read that has challenged my own philosophy of wildlife management and my own relationship with predators.' IBIS