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by Lawrence Anthony (Author), Graham Spence (Author)
Babylon's Ark is the astonishing true story of the soldiers, conservationists, and ordinary Iraqis who united to save the animals of the Baghdad Zoo amidst the chaos of war.
When the Iraq War began, conservationist Lawrence Anthony could think of only one thing: the fate of the Baghdad Zoo, caught in the crossfire at the heart of the city. Once Anthony entered Iraq, he discovered that active hostilities and uncontrolled looting had devastated the zoo and its inhabitants. Working alongside dedicated members of the zoo staff and compassionate U.S. soldiers, Anthony defended the facility, bartered for food on war-torn streets, and scoured bombed palaces for desperately needed supplies.
Author Biography
Lawrence Anthony is an acclaimed conservationist and founder of the Earth Organization. He received the UN's Earth Day award for his work in Baghdad. He lives in Zululand, South Africa. Graham Spence is a journalist and editor. Originally from South Africa, he lives in England.
