RHINO is a great gift for the whole family 

For animal lovers, science buffs, and anyone who loves a well-told tale--ages 10 and up.

 

PAPERBACK EDITION to be published JUNE 2009!  By Delta Trade Paperbacks

Available June 23 or for pre-order Online

USA Today Review: Why a glue-shoed rhino? It's in the book!

More GREAT RHINO Reviews

Book Wolves , Deep Thoughts, Hippomojo

In the News: Listen to Lucy's radio interviews about the book, zoo and wildlife medicine, and her work with gorillas:

WOR NY The Joan Hamburg Show, WTOP Radio Wash DC

 

 

ISBN: 978-0-385-34147-9

HARDCOVER EDITION, published by Delacorte Press in JUNE 2008

A Bantam Dell Book

A Division of Random House, Inc.

ISBN: 978-0-385-34146-2

BUY THE BOOK NOW ONLINE

Also available in BOOKSTORES!

Dr. Lucy's Blog: Recent Posts

Updates from Africa

Every day all over the world, zoo and wildlife vets are helping wild animals, one patient at a time. Vets have a role to play in restoring health to individuals and healthy ecosystems for all, including humans. Visit my blog for more...

Dr. Lucy Spelman

Sappho Giant Otter in Guyana

News: Animal Health

All doctors literally "practice" medicine in the sense that they are always honing their skills to better care for their patients. They factor the latest scientific knowledge—in addition to experience and intuition—into every diagnostic and treatment decision. Visit the news section here.

The book: Patient Updates

Now that The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is in bookstores, I'll include patient updates in my blog. Many of the animals are still alive; some even see the same doctors. Moreover, their various medical problems will undoubtedly recur in other wild animals. Updates: Mohan the Rhino, Yaloda the Giant Panda, Amali the Giraffe

Right: Mohan, photo by Ron Magill, Miami Metrozoo

Veterinarians helping wild animals,

one patient at a time.