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PDF Download the Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd In THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER: MY LIFE WITH THE HERD IN THE AFRICAN WILD PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Lawrence Anthony,Graham Spence | 384 pages | 25 May 2012 | St Martin's Press | 9781250007810 | English | New York, United States The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild PDF Book And there are cool dogs. Review quote "An inspiring, multifaceted account, Anthony's book offers fascinating insights into the lives of wild elephants in the broader context of Zulu culture in post-Apartheid South Africa. Accept all Manage Cookies. There were also humorous mock charges, where elephants would charge the research vehicle, but pretend to trip to stop the charge. When money gets tight, he is forced to open a tourist lodge to host foreign guests, but does it with customary goodwill and bonhomie. Two biologists, Joyce Pool and Petter Granli, who have spent more than 37 years with elephants in the wild, discovered that these creatures have sophisticated communication ability. I won't soon be forgetting this enchanting, true story of love and generosity of the heart, that was shown to these nobel, complex mammals. Namespaces Article Talk. The Elephant Whisperer is a touching story of the amazing capabilities of elephants and the story of how humans can reach out to them. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. Janet I think it's a great book for a read aloud. The last part of the book had some chapters on the rescue efforts at the Baghdad zoo during the height of the war there and some information on the formation of the Earth Organization, dedicated to animals and the earth, caught in the destructive forces of the human race. But on his death, the herd inexplicably trudged for miles in a solemn funereal procession to pay their respects at his house. Home Contact us Help Free delivery worldwide. Through a very brave and painstaking process, he befriended the matriarch, Nana, and from there the entire herd, except for one male rogue. The thrum of life beneath your feet. As the elephants settle into their habitat, Lawrence gradually reduces his contact with them, allowing them to be in the wild. This book was interesting, sad, funny and inspirational; I feel a sense of loss that Mr. Such is Africa, the flawed, beautiful, magnificent, beguiling, mystical, unique, life-changing continent To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. And the herd hates humans even more than it did before. Farther north, still, you can see the famous, flying Great Whites that haunt Seal Island. Anthony is no longer with us. Over rolls and fresh fruit, we could hear Africa begin to stir. Close X. I was sorry to learn he has died. Anthony tells interesting anecdotes: some funny, some sad but all educational. Other books in this series. In the early years of his custodianship of Thula Thula, he took in a herd of troubled elephants who were about to be destroyed. Booklist : 9. Very interesting reports on the smarts elephants have although the story leaves things out that I wanted to know about. I have always had a fascination and fondness of elephants and it was mainly the reason I started reading it. A curl of the trunk, a step backward, or a fold of the ear are other means to communicate with the herd; and the holding of the trunk periscope-style, to sniff the wind, is a way of detecting approaching danger. Start your review of The Elephant Whisperer. Physical in the sense that it was action from the word go, as you will see in the following pages; spiritual because these giants of the planet took me deep into their world. An outstanding book! Rating details. For animals in Africa, you see, are most active at dusk and dawn. Sadly, poaching and indiscriminate culling often disrupts the structure of herds. The actions and feelings of these majestic creatures were portrayed beautifully and Simon Vance did an exceptional job narrating. It is a memoir that will keep you captivated. By the way, the book is very well-written too. It was particularly interesting to read of his dealings with poachers, rangers, officials, and Zulu leaders. Jan 13, Charlene Intriago rated it it was amazing Shelves: library-book , books-read , book-club. There are al Such is Africa, the flawed, beautiful, magnificent, beguiling, mystical, unique, life-changing continent The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild Writer Lawrence Anthony. Sadly, Mr. Once the matriarch Nana trusts him, the rest of the herd follows. I read that the author of this book recently passed away and that the elephants he interacted with for many years instinctively traveled a very long way on foot over many, many miles to come and visit him at the place where he passed away. Love to Nanzham the adolescent orphaned bull, and to baby Thula, wrong-footed but right-hearted. Books by Lawrence Anthony. This book brought me memories of my two visits to South Africa many years ago. I'm sure he is missed. Wellness for Elephants. Whatever the explanations, it is beyond doubt that these creatures have senses far superior to ours, and more acute life forces. I was hooked by the first chapter and wanted more after the last chapter. He agreed, but before arrangements for the move could be completed the animals broke out again and the matriarch and her baby were shot. But certainly worth your time if you are enchanted by Lawrence Anthony. Through low rumblings in the stomach they not only communicate with the immediate herd, but the sounds can also travel through their feet into the ground and send signals to other herds, up to 10 kilometers away, telling them where a watering hole is located, for example. Janet I think it's a great book for a read aloud. I feel like I know him now. Accept all Manage Cookies Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools, including those used by approved third parties collectively, "cookies" for the purposes described below. There is also one instance where his return was delayed, and the elephants went back and returned at the exact time he came back! The mourning of the animals for young ones in their herd, the way that elephants herd guided a angry and half-demented bull away from the author and his colleagues, when it was about to charge. This mark of intelligence sets them apart from all other animals. If Anthony refuses to take the elephants, they'll all be shot. Published eight times a year, British Wildlife bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination of long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters. Anthony has made a difference in the lives of many magnificent animals who would otherwise have been lost to the world. One feels quite as though one is losing a friend. In the years that followed he became a part of their family. I will miss reading about the herd and the people involved in their care. They looked at us languidly, but it was hard not to feel startled at being so close to these predators out in the open. Their attention is focused totally outwards. When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his reserve at Thula Thula, his commonsense told him to refuse. Their previous owners shot the matriarch and her baby so they wouldn't "cause any more trouble. Thank you! Eventually, the elephants morphed into two herds and returned to the wild. There are also many more lessons on how we can learn to improve our own lives by looking towards wild animals. Lists with This Book. There's a struggle to recapture them, so that people in nearby villages won't kill them. I send a big thank you to the Zulu people for creating and maintaining this magnificent wild game refuge. He has to start the process all over again. The last chapter of this book nicely sums up what he has learned from them and to be honest the Human Race has a lot to learn from them. Related Articles. The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild Reviews These cookies are necessary to provide our site and services and therefore cannot be disabled. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. I laughed at his descriptions, particularly the part where he described the elephants using their trunks as dectives at a crime scene. I took the opportunities during the tear-jerking parts to embrace the sadness and talk about times when we have felt similarly and how those times are able to help us appreciate the happy times, even more. I found Lawrence Anthony a charismatic, strong storyteller, who appreciates the humor in situations, so this is an entertaining, enjoyable story. Whatever the explanations, it is beyond doubt that these creatures have senses far superior to ours, and more acute life forces. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The driver found the first avenue he could use to pull us away from the main road and into the cover of the bush. The best cage is an empty one! They taught me that all life forms are important to each ther in our common quest for happiness and survival. After a lovely dinner and then drinks by the fireplace, in the twilight Hermann escorted us, rifle a-ready, to our cabins.
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