Delia Owens is a highly accomplished American author and wildlife scientist, best known for her work as a co-author of three internationally bestselling nonfiction books about her life as a wildlife scientist in Africa. These books, which include "Cry of the Kalahari," "The Eye of the Elephant," and "Secrets of the Savanna," have earned her widespread recognition and acclaim, including the prestigious John Burroughs Award for Nature Writing. Owens's writing has also been published in numerous distinguished scientific and nature publications, such as "Nature," "The African Journal of Ecology," and "International Wildlife."
In addition to her nonfiction work, Owens has also made a successful foray into fiction writing with her highly acclaimed debut novel, "Where the Crawdads Sing." This novel, which is Owens's first work of fiction, has already gained a wide following and garnered significant critical praise.
Owens was born and raised in the United States, and has spent many years of her life working as a wildlife scientist in Africa. She has had a long and distinguished career as a researcher and writer, with a particular focus on the study and preservation of wildlife and natural habitats in Africa. Today, she continues to support the people and wildlife of Zambia, even as she has made her home in Idaho. Despite her many accomplishments and accolades, Owens remains a humble and dedicated advocate for the natural world, and her work continues to inspire and educate people around the world.