anthony, lawrence

"Lawrence Anthony and Fran?oise Malby love animals--so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary--Thula Thula--with open arms. What follows in this . . . illustrated true story is a . . . cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--Provided by publisher.

The author provides an account of his experiences after he agreed to take a herd of "rogue" wild animals into his game reserve in South Africa that were otherwise going to be exterminated.

A founder of the Earth Organization recounts his relationship with a rogue elephant herd in South Africa, describing the circumstances that led to his involvement in their rescue and the experiences through which they accepted him as a family member.