A completely normal morning. Almost. Heinz Schubert, a retired commissioner and unofficial anteater whisperer, just wants to go to his car – but he is suddenly dragged into a black van. Two masked men, a brown sack over their heads, and no chance to defend himself. After all, Heinz is just an animal trainer. But the kidnappers are dead serious. They believe the old man is a malicious animal abuser, someone who puts animals on display and makes anteaters perform tricks. Their solution: re-education. Withdrawal. If necessary, violence. Because anyone who fights for animals can afford to drag a few people into it, right? While Heinz tries to escape, a massive search operation is launched at the zoo. His wife Sabine fights militantly against the bad press and the incompetent police. And the anteaters? They are getting restless. Because even if no one else understands them: they know exactly that their Heinz is in danger. A kidnapped animal trainer, three clever animals, a determined wife – and a question that runs throughout the book: How far can one go for the supposed welfare of animals?.