Called By The Wild - The Dogs Trained To Protect Wildlife (Paperback)

The thrilling story of the conservationist who pioneered the use of dogs in combating poachers in South Africa’s game reserves.

One of Conraad’s first brushes with the reality of life at the frontline of conservation was when he shot the leader of a poaching gang in Windy Ridge game reserve in his teens. Much of Con’s work involving dogs is a continuous struggle against industrial-scale bushmeat poachers, an even greater threat to wildlife than rhino horn poachers as the overburdened courts seem interested only in endangered species. He also works to catch poachers of critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. Con decided to use his almost telepathic rapport with dogs to tackle the poaching crisis sweeping South Africa.

His first anti-poaching dog, a Weimaraner named Zingela, became an inseparable companion. Zingela saved Conraad’s life on numerous occasions – once when Conraad was about to be assassinated by two fellow rangers hired by poachers.

Con’s story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, spiced with adventure, courage and romance.

General

Imprint:	Jonathan Ball Publishers
Release date:	March 2024
Authors:	Conraad de Rosner • Graham Spence • Elaine Bell
Dimensions:	233 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
ISBN-13:	978-1-77619-334-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Zoos & wildlife parks Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > Conservation of wildlife & habitats > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Sport & Leisure
LSN:	1-77619-334-2
Barcode:	9781776193349

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