A vivid account of conservationist Grant Fowlds's ongoing efforts to conserve and restore Africa's iconic wildlife and its wildernesses, ravaged by years of conflict, from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and from Angola to Mozambique.
"Each year, more than one thousand rhinoceroses are killed - in South Africa alone. There are fewer than 18,000 white rhinos and only 5,000 black rhinos left alive in the wild. The situation with regard to this corrupt, illegal war on wildlife is clearly critical. And what are rhinos killed for? Their horns - sold in shavings as a snake-oil 'cure' for colds or impotence. The going price is $16,000 a kilogram, but a rhino's horn is simply keratin, the same material as our fingernails, with no magical, medicinal properties. Grant Fowlds is a passionate conservationist on the front line of protecting these iconic animals - right now, against armed poachers; but in the longer term, too, through his work with schoolchildren, communities and policymakers." -- Amazon.com.
Focusing on the life of Grant Fowlds, this compelling narrative highlights his unwavering commitment to saving endangered rhinos. Co-authored by Graham Spence, known for The Elephant Whisperer, the book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced in wildlife conservation. Through vivid storytelling, it brings to light the urgent plight of rhinos and the passionate efforts of those like Fowlds who strive to protect these magnificent creatures.