A pivotal point in his career came when he was called upon by a conservation group to rescue a group of nine elephants who had escaped their enclosure and were wreaking havoc across KwaZulu-Natal – and were about to be shot. He bought the Thula Thula game reserve, spread over 5,000-acre in KwaZulu-Natal, in the early 1990s.
He ultimately decided he would dedicate his life to conservation. Lawrence was born Johannesburg, South Africa in 1950 and grew up loving the natural world. His name is Lawrence Anthony but he was known as “the Elephant Whisperer.” We lost Anthony last March 2012 but since I just learned of his life I wanted to take the time to share what I’ve learned with the rest of you. Beyond your traditional paperback, it’s also available through Kindle and Audible.Today I learned of an incredible man with an incredible story. This is the perfect book to relax with between game drives, or to curl up with and daydream about your next safari.
Beautifully written, this read is sure to immerse you in the touching world of elephant family life. It is a true testament to the love that creatures can share, even if they’re not the same species. In the end, love, soulfulness and compassion won over the elephants, creating a beautiful bond between Antony and the elephants. This book does a beautiful job transporting you right into the bush of Tanda Tula Game Reserve, following along on the trials and tribulations that herd’s arrival brought. Despite knowing the immense challenges that lay ahead, Anthony knew that he could not turn away the troubled beasts, managing to save their lives just in the nick of time. Unwanted by other reserves because of their troublemaking ways, the herd was at risk of being put down unless he welcomed them in. The book recounts the adventures and challenges Lawrence Anthony faced when he took in a herd of rogue elephants. Whether you’re looking for a great book to take on safari, or one to transport you back to your days in Africa, we cannot recommend The Elephant Whisperer more. Written by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence Safari Tales: Mango's Favorite Books The Elephant Whisperer
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