Gareth Patterson



Independent Wildlife Researcher, Author, Speaker

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Gareth with Rafiki in To Walk with Lions

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Well known for his work on the African lion, Gareth Patterson is an environmentalist, independent wildlife researcher and author who has worked tirelessly for more than twenty-five years for the greater protection of African wildlife. Patterson’s love for the wild has spurred various projects surrounding animal rights. He is the author of Cry for the Lions (1989), Where the Lion Walked (1991), The Lions’ Legacy (1991), Last of the Free (1994), With My Soul Amongst Lions (1995), Dying to be Free (1998) Making a Killing (2000) and To Walk with Lions (2001). He lives in Knysna and knows the area well. This very personal narrative recounts the powerful impact of these most endangered elephants on Patterson’s life.V

The Search of the Knysna Elephants, a beautifully filmed documentary, tells of the work of Gareth Patterson and forest guards Wilfred Oraai and Karel Maswatie in their quest to learn about and protect the Knysna elephants, the world's most southerly elephants.

 
The Search for the Knysna Elephants, recently screened on Animal Planet UK, is now avalible on DVD. The producers of the film, NHU Africa are kindly donating part proceeds of the retail price of the DVD to The Gareth Patterson Wildlife Foundation.
 
DVD copies of the (57 minute) documentary can be ordered from geta@nhuafrica.com

Coastal Leopard - Mammal Diversity Project


Baboon Troop Captured on Camera


The Gareth Patterson Wildlife Foundation (GPWF) has recently been established, and marks Gareth’s twenty-fifth year of involvement in the greater protection of African wildlife

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Latest News

Release of Gareth's New Book
October 1st

The Secret Elephants
by Gareth Patterson

Gareth Patterson’s rediscovery
of the world’s most southerly elephants
A remarkable story of how these animals fought their way back from the brink of extinction without any help from humankind

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Article Published in Mail and Guardian Nov. 20, 2009


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Gareth at home with Tuli

Gareth took his first photo using his new web cam. With it, he'll be able to create a monthly video blog. Keep watching for the first segment.



Lion Heart
(Inspired by Batian)
Support South African artist Vanessa Penman. Fifteen percent of your purchase proceeds will be donated to Gareth's cause. Read More...