By Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence
Whilst South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was once requested to just accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula video game reserve in Zululand, his logic advised him to refuse. yet he used to be the herd's final likelihood of survival: they might be killed if he wouldn't take them.
In order to save lots of their lives, Anthony took them in. within the years that he grew to become part of their relations. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he got here to achieve they'd very much to coach him approximately lifestyles, loyalty, and freedom.
The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, interesting, humorous, and infrequently unhappy account of Anthony's reviews with those large but sympathetic creatures. Set opposed to the historical past of existence on an African online game reserve, with unforgettable characters and unique flora and fauna, it is a pleasant publication that may attract animal fans and adventurous souls in every single place.
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