Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence

Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo

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ISBN 13:
9780312382155
author:
Lawrence Anthony, Graham Spence
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Griffin,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
14 x 1.9 x 20.8 cm
Genre:
Home & Garden, Gardening, Garden Styles, Lawre
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.83

Description

The Baghdad Zoo's desperate plight was a stark reality when the Iraq war began. Conservationist Lawrence Anthony found himself at the forefront of a remarkable rescue effort, driven by his determination to save the zoo's animals from the devastating conflict. With the help of a few compassionate U.S. soldiers and zoo staff, Anthony battled to defend the zoo, scoured the city for supplies, and braved treacherous checkpoints to rescue the zoo's animals. Anthony's bravery and ingenuity were put to the test as he worked to close a deplorable black-market zoo, rescue Saddam's prized lions, and care for ostriches and Thoroughbred Arabian horses. This is a heartening true-life story of the selfless courage and humanity of individuals who risked everything to save magnificent wildlife in a war zone. A gripping and uplifting account of one man's extraordinary efforts to make a difference, Babylon's Ark is a testament to the power of human kindness and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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