The Elephant Whisperer: Learning About Life, Loyalty and Freedom From a Remarkable Herd of Elephants

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He allows them to be elephants- which is to give them greater credit than most humans do for their ability to feel, communicate, and understand in their own way. I read in the newspaper that when Anthony died, the elephants suddenly appeared at his home on the Reserve and spent two days around the house in mourning. This book is absolutely beautiful and I am very much in debt to the friend of mine who recommended this book to me and lent me her copy! But he was the herd's last chance of survival – dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony wouldn't take them in. The story can be seen in one vein as the age old struggle between the primal savagery of trigger happy men killing for the thrill of it, and wiser minds trying to protect wildlife, knowing humankind's future is at stake.

But perhaps the most important lesson I learned is that there are no walls between humans and the elephants except those we put up ourselves, and that until we allow not only elephants, but all living creatures their place in the sun, we can never be whole ourselves. That life force, the vital ingredient of existence – from an acacia to an elephant – can it be quantified? I am even considering traveling to Lawrence’s reservation, to be in his shadow, Nana’s shadow, the warmth and trust and hope that came out for me.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. If you are interested in animals, nature, true stories of incredible interactions between animals and humans and certain conservation issues that South Africa faces, this is a 10 star read. When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. How when his flight was canceled at one point, the elephants actually reversed their procession to greet him.

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They travelled several miles and came in two separate herds, and stayed there for two days solemnly in mourning. With unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, The Elephant Whisperer is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

We learn of how the elephants would come out in a herd to greet Lawrence, and would actually start their procession when he was on the way back to the reserve. Simon Vance is one of my favorite narrators and of course he does his usual excellent job narrating the book. It’s natural, uncluttered by materialism or artificial ethics and it helps me to maintain a wholesome perspective of my own existence and that of my friends and family. 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. It was something I simply couldn’t fathom … what type of person would shoot a terrified teenage elephant, and a female at that?

I did find a couple and plan to read them including one on how he tries his best to save the animals in the Baghdad zoo during the gulf war. This book is full of joy and sadness but will not only appeal to animal lovers but also others who just like a good read. Anthony shares his experiences in words and photos, and tells of difficulties with poachers, local tribal courts, unruly bushrangers, and with the wild elephants themselves.