At the end of the book, Anthony reflects on the different lessons he has learned from each of the elephants from the original herd. What are these lessons, and what are the different incidents in the book that inspire them? How do these incidents illustrate some of the book’s key themes and ideas?

As a white man in rural Africa working in conservation, what are some of the challenges Anthony faces over the course of his work? How does he meet these challenges? Do you agree with his approach?

Anthony reflects on the balance of life and death in nature on multiple occasions. How is the cycle of life and death depicted? What is its wider significance?