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Lawrence Anthony’s work with elephants has led to him becoming know as “the elephant whisperer”

(image: Tony Heald/Nature Picture Library/Rex Features)

The communication between human and elephant is a two-way process and takes time to build up a rapport

The communication between human and elephant is a two-way process and takes time to build up a rapport

(Image: Earth organization)

Lawrence Anthony pictured on the Thula game reserve in Zululand, South Africa

Lawrence Anthony pictured on the Thula game reserve in Zululand, South Africa

(Image: Earth organization)

From rescuing a herd of rogue elephants destined to be shot, to saving the animals in Baghdad Zoo during the Iraq war, maybe it is no surprise that Hollywood is planning a film about maverick conservationist …

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