Set against the background of life on an African game reserve, with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife. The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad memoir of Anthony’s experiences. In the years that followed, he became a part of their family.Īnd as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him. In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. They would be killed if he wouldn’t take them. His common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd’s last chance of survival. Then he was asked to accept a herd of “rogue” wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand. Lawrence Anthony devoted his life to animal conservation, protecting the world’s endangered species. These books about elephants are a testament to that and will help you feel connected to them, even if you can’t be with them in person. I know I did when observing elephants in Sri Lanka and at Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. Those that have observed elephants in the wild and sanctuaries can’t help fall in love with them. Contrastingly, they can be incredibly gentle with their young, yet are one of the fiercest wild animals out there. They have great memories and are incredibly intelligent. Which of these books about elephants is on your reading list?Įlephants are memorable giants.Elmer A Classic Collection Elmer’s best-loved tales.Run, Elephant, Run An Indonesian Rainforest Adventure.The Babar Collection Four Classic Stories.Silent Thunder: In the Presence of Elephants.An Elephant in My Kitchen: What the Herd Taught Me about Love, Courage and Survival.The Eye of the Elephant: An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness.Elephants: Birth, Life, and Death in the World of the Giants.Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II.

Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived.An Elephant in the Garden: Inspired by a True Story.The best books about elephants to get acquainted with the largest mammal on earth.

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