In The Last Rhinos, Lawrence Anthony recounts his daring mission to save the Northern White Rhino, one of the world’s most endangered species, from extinction. At the time of writing, only a few of these rhinos remained in the Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a region plagued by war, poaching, and instability.

Anthony travels into the war-torn jungles of Central Africa, risking his life to negotiate with dangerous rebel groups—the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)—to protect the last of these magnificent animals. The book is both a thrilling adventure and a powerful reflection on conservation, courage, and the complex interaction between humans, animals, and politics.