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Lawrence Anthony
(1950 - 2012)
South African environmentalist, explorer, and author
South African environmentalist
explorer
and author
South African conservationist and author known as 'the Elephant Whisperer.'
Lawrence Anthony founded the Thula Thula game reserve to rescue and protect endangered wildlife.
He became famous for rehabilitating a herd of wild elephants, earning him the nickname 'the Elephant Whisperer.'
Anthony led daring wildlife rescues, even negotiating animal evacuations in war-torn regions.
His bestselling memoir, "The Elephant Whisperer," inspired readers worldwide to care for the natural world.
He continued grassroots conservation efforts until his sudden passing in 2012.
2012
Lawrence Anthony