Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper's Life Among the Herd
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Through the story of one man's extraordinary bonds with the elephants he cares for, Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper’s Life Among the Herd shows that progress is possible when we accept our shortcomings and embrace conversation.
When Roger Henneous first dons his keeper uniform and sets foot in the Oregon Zoo, he doesn't know what to expect. But over his thirty-year career, Roger discovers the joys, difficulties, and dangers of life in a zoo, all the while maintaining an unwavering devotion to Belle, Packy, and the rest of the Asian elephants in his care. As their friend, Roger faces many risks—but his willingness to learn their language and speak for the herd makes him unique among his contemporaries. In return, the elephants give Roger a rare level of trust and respect, reminding us how much we can learn when we choose to listen.
Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper's Life Among the Herd takes place in a time when ethical conversations about animal comfort, safety, and enrichment in zoos were just beginning. More than an evolutionary history of zookeeping, this unique biography celebrates the extraordinary bonds between humans and elephants and asks what we owe elephants, where we have fallen short, and how we can move forward together.
Melissa Crandall
Melissa Crandall is a poet and the author of Elephant Speak: A Devoted Keeper's Life Among the Herd. Her writing has appeared in publications such as the Journal of the Elephant Managers Association, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, and ASPCA’s Animal Watch. She has also worked on media tie-in novels for Star Trek, Quantum Leap, and Earth 2.
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