William deBuys

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In March 2011, Pulitzer finalist William DeBuys embarked on an expedition into the mountains between Laos and Vietnam with field biologist Bill Robichaud, a Wisconsin native and UW-Madison graduate. They were part of a scientific and diplomatic mission to save one of the rarest land mammals on the planet, the saola. The imperiled creature wasn't identified by biologists until 1992. DeBuys' captivating account of the journey and its larger meaning became a critically acclaimed book, The Last Unicorn. Both men are excellent storytellers, and this literary reunion is a rare opportunity for the audience to see where knowledge and passion intersect.

press release: This event is hosted by the Saola Working Group, Global Wildlife Conservation and the Henry Vilas Zoo, which raises money to help conserve the saola through its Catching Hope program.