Born in Africa to French wildlife photographer parents, Tippi Degré had a most unusual childhood.
The young girl grew up in the African desert and developed an uncommon bond with many untamed animals
including a 28-year old African elephant named Abu, a leopard nicknamed J&B, lion cubs, giraffes, an Ostrich, a mongoose, crocodiles, a baby zebra, a cheetah, giant bullfrogs, and even a snake.
Africa was her home for many years and Tippi became friends with the ferocious animals and tribespeople of Namibia.
As a young child, the French girl said, “I don’t have friends here. Because I never see children. So the animals are my friends.”