The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
by Lawrence Anthony
Non-Fiction382 pagesAdult (suitable for teens and up)
Summary
Conservation activist Lawrence Anthony recounts his experiences rehabilitating a herd of traumatized, aggressive elephants at his Thula Thula game reserve in South Africa. Through patience and unconventional methods, Anthony builds trust with the herd and learns profound lessons about elephant intelligence, emotion, and the deep connection possible between humans and wildlife.
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