Elephant in the
Living-room: Evolving Animal Relations
~ Gwilda Wiyaka ~
It is amazing that many believe love, compassion and
the ability to grieve is an attribute only people possess – that only humans
have a soul, feel pain or form family bonds. In truth, animals trump humans in
all of these categories.
If we are to evolve as a species, we first must
reunite with the wisdom and grandeur of the circle of life and all our relations.
In this, the animals will be our teachers – if we can change our
behavior towards them in time.
What do the animals have to teach us about life and
love? What have we been overlooking in our arrogance?
With us this hour to delve into this most important
topic is wildlife photographer, Larry Laverty. Following a 30 year career as a
Hollywood actor, Larry Laverty shifted careers, becoming a professional
photographer. This change of priorities was the culmination of a lifelong
concern for the environment and wildlife conservation.
His dedication to elephants grew out of a rapidly
growing understanding of their gentle nature and of mankind’s unforgivable
crimes against them. His book, “Power and Majesty,” is the crest and combination
of his longtime passions for photography and writing.
Larry holds a B.S. in Finance and a B.A. in Political
Science. He supports the work of conservation organizations in Africa through
their use of his photographs and ongoing financial contributions.
His website: larrylavertywildlife.com
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