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The Last Rhinos: My Battle to Save One of the World's Greatest Creatures
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Publication Date: August 20th, 2013
Publisher:
St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN:
9781250031693
Pages:
368
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Description
An inspiring story of conservation in the face of brutal war and bureaucratic quagmires, The Last Rhinos will move animal lovers everywhere.
Conservationist Lawrence Anthony's South African wildlife reserve protects elephants and many other animals, including several endangered Southern White Rhinos. When he learned that the Northern White Rhino was on the very brink of extinction–courtesy of a flourishing black market for rhino horns in the Far East–he knew he had to act. If the world lost the subspecies, it would be the largest land mammal to go extinct since the wooly mammoth.
The Northern White Rhino's last refuge was in an area in the Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by the infamous Lord's Resistance Army, one of the most vicious rebel groups in the world. In the face of unmoving government bureaucracy, Anthony made a perilous journey deep into the jungle to try to find and convince them to help save the rhino.
An adrenaline-fueled tale of heroism and determination, The Last Rhinos is an absolute must-read for wildlife enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. Transcending boundaries of human ruthlessness and exploring a path less traveled, this story is an illuminating testament to the power of one man's relentless resolution to fight against all odds.
Praise for The Last Rhinos: My Battle to Save One of the World's Greatest Creatures
“A riveting account by a compassionate, dedicated man.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Riddled with heartfelt anecdotes, Anthony’s brave crusade to save these mammals—even at great risk to his own safety—reads like a safari adventure, a history lesson, and a warning that our careless ways will bring an end to so many magnificent species.” —Publishers Weekly
“This inspiring story of courage and conservation is a moving testament of the good that can be done when there is a will.” —Tucson Citizen
“The Indiana Jones of Conservation.” —The Guardian (UK)
“Anthony has made a difference in the lives of many magnificent animals who otherwise would have been lost to the world.” —Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals
“In my thirty-five years of studying man/animal communication I have met only a few individuals who have the ability to enter into the metaphysical realm of the exotic animal. Lawrence Anthony has been there and back.” —Ralph Helfer, author of Modoc
“Anthony's enthusiasm and obvious love for the bush shine through in hair-raising, sad, and funny tales.” —Booklist
“Anthony deserves tremendous credit for his fearlessness and perseverance in rescuing countless animals against all odds.” —The Explorers Journal