The Last Rhinos
My Battle to Save One of the World's Greatest Creatures
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4.3 • 81 Ratings
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- $11.99
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Publisher 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.
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Head of conservation at the Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, South Africa, Anthony (The Elephant Whisperer) recounts his role in the northern white rhino's perilous struggle against extinction: "Unless something fundamental changes, and quickly, every last one in the wild will eventually be killed." These rhinos, one of the world's largest creatures, are being "brutally slaughtered for a horn" which is "little more than keratin" used in traditional Asian healing. "It is difficult to remain calm," he says, when these rhinos do not get protection against savage poaching. Anthony doesn't shy away from danger, even when his journey to save the rhinos unexpectedly entwines him in the midst of Ugandan political warfare. He meets with the Lord's Resistance Army, rebel war criminals hiding in the Congolese jungle, to persuade them to protect these animals. 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. Photos.
Customer Reviews
Great Adventure.
I really enjoyed this adventure. I felt as though I was there and now really want to travel to South Africa. It's sad, funny, touching, enraging and peaceful all at the same time.
Very sad that Lawrence is gone.
This is a must read
Wonderful book!! I hated when it ended without more positive outcomes for the endangered animals. Sometimes I think the only animal the world could do better without is the human animal.
The Last Rhinos
I was very moved by this book. I deeply realized again that our planet is in dire danger.
I put, somewhere in my bucket list to make it to Thula Thula and help this planet as much as I can.
Thank you Lawrence. This world is better because you have lived to make it so.
Thank you Graham for all the great reading moments I had.