When I started Ashes and Snow in 1992, I set out to explore the relationship between man and animals from the inside out. In discovering the shared language and poetic sensibilities of all animals, I am working towards restoring the common ground that once existed when people lived in harmony with animals.

My imagination has always been inspired by nature’s vision

The whales do not sing because they have an answer, they sing because they have a song.

I have invented nothing. I have simply documented a magical alchemy that I want to share.

We need to renegotiate our contract with nature. Ecology is a unifying force that can diminish intolerance and expand our empathy towards others - both human and animal.

I spent all my time at school in the library. Bad teachers can teach you to learn on your own.

The stars you see at night are the unblinking eyes of sleeping elephants, who sleep with one eye open to best keep watch over us.