Lawrence Anthony

Novelist

Birthday September 17, 1950

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace South Africa

DEATH DATE Mar 2, 2012 (61)

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About

South African-born conservationist and award-winning author who co-wrote three popular books: The Last Rhinos, Babylon's Ark, and The Elephant Whisperer.

Before Fame

He served as director of conservation at a South African game reserve called Thula Thula.

Trivia

He founded a non-profit environmental group called The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization.

Family Life

With his wife, Francoise Malby, he had two sons. He co-wrote his three popular books with his brother-in-law, Graham Spence.

Associated With

He and Australian Animal Planet host Elissa Sursara both had prominent careers as conservationists.