The Rhino and The Poacher

by Azik Chowdhury

Daniel Takumbi a subsistence farmer, and Prana is a Southern White Rhino. This story tells of their struggles to survive.Rakhi, Prana’s Aunt, speaks about the Rhino’s biggest enemy.“It’s unlikely men will change. They’ve been killing us for years, and they’ll carry on, until none of us are left.”And Daniel is enticed into poaching by Kurt. While Daniel struggles with the morality of killing innocent animals, Kurt convinces him.“Maybe you’ve seen bad press, telling us, what the first world thinks about killing these animals. Remember, the first world can make those choices, because they don’t live a third world life.”Despite Kurt’s words. It’s the lessons Daniel learns from his eleven-year-old daughter Akachi, and his lifelong friend Ben, which makes him change direction.Once Daniel walks away from Poaching, he starts working for the Rhino sanctuary. And here, he forges a relationship with Prana. And this friendship lasts for the rest of their lives, and beyond.This story will grip you. It’s fascinating, moving, and beautiful.Ann Norris – Centre 63

258 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2023