The Jungle Doctor: The Adventures of an International Wildlife Vet

by Chloe Buiting

Explore the majestic, biodiverse world with Australia's very own 'jungle doctor'.

Fresh from veterinary school, passionate conservationist Dr Chloe Buiting headed for the front line of Africa's rhino-poaching crisis, going on to live and work in many other remote corners of the globe.

From catching wild giraffes by helicopter in Zimbabwe to meeting elephants with prosthetic legs in Asia, working with Maasai communities in Tanzania and tending to wildlife caught up in the bushfire crisis at home in Australia, Chloe's compassion for animals in their natural habitat takes her into awe-inspiring locations – and hair-raising situations.

See what life is like in a job where no day is ever the same. Accompany Chloe on her journey into the fascinating world of conservation. And discover humanity's deep connection with the animal kingdom, one adventure at a time.

'The Jungle Doctor prepares current and future wildlife heroes to take on any challenge in their path with confidence'

Stephanie Arne, Conservationist

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2021

Reviews

[Magpie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merle loved it

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If this book was not on my Book Club's list, I possibly would not have read it. However I am glad I did.
Chloe was very passionate and enthusiastic in her approach to veterinary work. She was brave to visit other countries to learn about and treat the native wildlife - something I could never consider.
She tells how she dealt with large and small, wild and friendly, scary and cute animals with a humorous vein.
The book is written very simply, and I suspect this was deliberate to make it accessible to a wide audience. She really wanted to promote the need for us all to care for our natural environment. She truly agreed with the Aboriginal idea of us being custodians, and the fact that there are always connections and if one is disturbed, there can be massive impacts on others.
Very enjoyable.

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book in two sittings!

An amazing recount of the beginnings of a career in conservation and wildlife medicine. Dr Buiting offers an interesting perspective on not only how we as individuals can make a difference but how any career can become one that fuels the ever growing fire of wildlife conservation.

Dr Buiting highlights her amazing experiences in Africa and the Americas whilst simultaneously providing an enticing call to action to a future generation of conservationists.

Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a career in animal husbandry, Veterinary medicine or anyone with a general interest in wildlife conservation.

[Ameika Brecko · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a third year vet student, I found it so validating reading this book where I have had some very similar experiences and feelings. Chloe and her story is so inspiring and makes me excited in what I can do after graduation. Her experiences were not only exciting but she wrote about it in such a humorous way. I think it is so generous for all proceeds to go to charity. A truly inspiring book and author.

[Carol Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed following Chloe Buiting's journey from nature loving child to a committed vet practising in remote locations in Africa, Asia and Australia. We learn about the challenges of battling poachers in Kenya or treating animals badly injured in Australian bushfires.

A treat for animal lovers and conservationists alike.

[Will Butcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this interesting, a little. I was taken by how someone feels that their Gap year after uni would be sufficiently interesting to others to write a book about it. But I guess perhaps if more of us believed that, the world would be a better place altogether. Not a great read but also easy going.

[Jacinta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Key message: Conservation is critical, there are lots of good people doing it, and in Africa and many other places around the planet it is very hard and life threateningly dangerous. I was not surprised to learn that Chimpanzees are one of the most violent species on the planet, second only to humans. This helps explain my visceral dislike of them.

[Rachelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book I wish I could have read at 14 years old and I’m so glad that I can read now!! Absolutely loved it and I know so many people will enjoy learning more about wildlife conservation and Dr Chloes story!!

[Beth Firth · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book was very informative and it was fascinating to hear about Dr Chloe’s adventures and the cheeky animals she met and treated along the way, I just personally struggle with non fiction books to get fully engrossed in the story and information so it took me a while to finish.

[Ashleigh Cairns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book.
As a final year veterinary student with a keen interest in conservation work, I found it both inspiring and educational.
This book has some extremely important messages I couldn’t agree more with.

[Emilie Omeara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very inspiring and educational book, found myself getting distracted googling interesting facts mentioned and getting lost in her instagram. Will definately be recommending to everyone :)

[Jodi Sinclair · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a great adventure. I learnt a lot and loved the dressing for the occasion zebra outfit. That was a great book to read and i am now planning my next trip to the zoo.

[Denita · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book on the life of a wildlife vet filled with many stories of the animals she treated and came across. If you love animals you will love reading this.

[Issy · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book. did this make me want to be a vet... yes. am i still freaked out by needles...yes. But hey, lets just say its a phase

Anyone cool book, language kinda basic but good easy read

[Bernice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting read.

[Kate Haincová · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kniha je velmi ponaučující, ale znovu bych si nepřečetla

[Aaron Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool insight into a medical world I've never really put much thought into.

[Ally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me cry in the end and laugh in the middle. Made me sad, and angry, and filled me with hope. This is one of those books you will never forget reading.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing book, so inspiring

[Camila Drinks Words · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loooved it! So interesting and fun.

[Jindroush · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trochu jinak a moderněji pojatá kniha "o žvížátkách": ano, občas se člověk zasměje historkám s hledáním třpytek v kupce bobků, ale poměrně dost času autorka věnuje přemýšlení o pytláctví, vybíjení a nekonečné lidské expanzi, změně klimatu apod. Místy poměrně tísnivé čtení.