The Last Rhinos: My Battle to Save One of the World's Greatest Creatures

Brief Description: Originally published in slightly different form with subtitle: The powerful story of one man's battle to save a species. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 2012. Brief Description: A conservationist traces his efforts to save the endangered White Rhino, describing the brutal region where the last fifteen were struggling to survive, the bureaucratic forces the author navigated to establish protections, and his work as a chief negotiator between the violent Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government. Review Quotes: Praise for Lawrence Anthony --"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 Explorer's Journal"Review Quotes: Praise for Lawrence Anthony "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"Review Quotes: Praise for "The Last Rhinos""" "A riveting account by a compassionate, dedicated man."--"Kirkus Reviews" Praise for Lawrence Anthony "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"Biographical Note: LAWRENCE ANTHONY (1950-2012) founded the Thula Thula wildlife reserve in Zululand, South Africa; launched The Lawrence Anthony Foundation; and received the UN's Earth Day award for his efforts to save the animals of the Baghdad Zoo. GRAHAM SPENCE is a journalist and editor. Originally from South Africa, he lives in England. Together they are the authors of "Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo "and "The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild."Review Quotes: Praise for "The Last Rhinos""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" Praise for Lawrence Anthony"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"Marc Notes: Originally published in slightly different form with subtitle: The powerful story of one man's battle to save a species. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 2012.; A conservationist traces his efforts to save the endangered White Rhino, describing the brutal region where the last fifteen were struggling to survive, the bureaucratic forces the author navigated to establish protections, and his work as a chief negotiator between the violent Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government. Publisher Marketing: The inspiring true story of "the Indiana Jones of conservation." --"The Guardian "(UK) When Lawrence Anthony, author of "The Elephant Whisperer"," " cared for not only elephants but other types of wildlife, including rhinos, on his nature reserve. So when he learned that there were only a handful of northern white rhinos left in the wild, living in an area of the Congo controlled by the infamous Lord's Resistance Army, he was determined to save them from extinction. If the world lost this subspecies of rhinoceros, it would be the largest landmammal since the woolly mammoth to go extinct, a tragedy for those who care about the world's endangered species. What followed was an extraordinary adventure, as Anthony headed into the jungle to ask the rebels to help protect the rhino. Sometimes funny, sometimes moving, and always exciting, " The Last Rhinos "tells the story of his fight to save these remarkable creatures. Review Citations:

Audio File 04/01/2014 pg. 61 (EAN 9781452615196, Compact Disc) - *Starred Review

Library Journal 02/15/2012 pg. 80 (EAN 9781250004512, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 05/07/2012 pg. 41 (EAN 9781250004512, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012 (EAN 9781250004512, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Anthony, Lawrence An international conservationist, explorer, and adventurer, Lawrence Anthony (1950 2012) is coathor, with Graham Spence, of "The Last Rhinos" and "The Elephant Whisperer". Contributor Bio:  Spence, Graham Graham Spence is the author of "The Apocalypse Chase" and coauthor, with Lawrence Anthony, of "The Last Rhinos" and "The Elephant Whisperer".