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Understanding Elephants
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Author : Elephant Specialist Advisory Group (ESAG)
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2017-05-18
Understanding Elephants written by Elephant Specialist Advisory Group (ESAG) and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-18 with Nature categories.
Elephants are arguably Africa’s most charismatic animals, and among the biggest drawcards to our game reserves. While the burgeoning game-park industry may be increasing our access to these magnificent creatures, rising human-elephant encounters are an inevitable outcome – sometimes, sadly, fatal. Such encounters could likely have been avoided had those involved understood elephant behaviour, and particularly how these intelligent animals interface with traffic through their territory. This book describes elephant family life, from rearing of infants to establishing dominance within a herd; it unpacks regular elephant behaviour, the matriarchal system, the particular dangers of males in musth, and many other aspects of their lives. Most of all, it provides guidelines for ensuring safe and enjoyable encounters with these majestic animals. This is an essential guide for those planning visits to reserves: aside from the interest factor, being able to read the tell-tale signs may just save lives.
Understanding Elephants
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2017-08-19
Understanding Elephants written by and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-19 with Nature categories.
Elephants are arguably Africa's most charismatic animals, and among the biggest drawcards to our game reserves. While the burgeoning game-park industry may be increasing our access to these magnificent creatures, rising human-elephant encounters are an inevitable outcome - sometimes, sadly, fatal. Such encounters could likely have been avoided had those involved understood elephant behaviour, and particularly how these intelligent animals interface with traffic through their territory. This book describes elephant family life, from rearing of infants to establishing dominance within a herd; it unpacks regular elephant behaviour, the matriarchal system, the particular dangers of males in musth, and many other aspects of their lives. Most of all, it provides guidelines for ensuring safe and enjoyable encounters with these majestic animals. This is an essential guide for those planning visits to reserves: aside from the interest factor, being able to read the tell-tale signs may just save lives.
Elephants
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Author : Jessica Christine White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Elephants written by Jessica Christine White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Artists' books categories.
The Living Elephants
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Author : Raman Sukumar
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-09-11
The Living Elephants written by Raman Sukumar and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-11 with Nature categories.
The Living Elephants is the authoritative resource for information on both Asian and African elephants. From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the present-day crisis of the living elephants, this volume synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants, all within the theoretical framework of evolutionary biology. The book begins with a survey of the 60-million year evolutionary history of the proboscideans emphasizing the role of climate and vegetation change in giving rise to a bewildering array of species, but also discussing the possible role of humans in the late Pleistocene extinction of mastodonts and mammoths. The latest information on the molecular genetics of African and Asian elephants and its taxonomic implications are then presented. The rise of the elephant culture in Asia, and its early demise in Africa are traced along with an original interpretation of this unique animal-human relationship. The book then moves on to the social life of elephants as it relates to reproductive strategies of males and females, development of behavior in young, communication, ranging patterns, and societal organization. The foraging strategies of elephants, their impact on the vegetation and landscape are then discussed. The dynamics of elephant populations in relation to hunting for ivory and their population viability are described with the aid of mathematical models. A detailed account of elephant-human interactions includes a treatment of crop depredation by elephants in relation to their natural ecology, manslaughter by elephants, habitat manipulation by humans, and a history of the ivory trade and poaching in the two continents. The ecological information is brought together in the final chapter to formulate a set of pragmatic recommendations for the long-term conservation of elephants. The broadest treatment of the subject yet undertaken, by one of the leading workers in the field, Raman Sukumar, the book promises to bring the understanding of elephants to a new level. It should be of interest not only to biologists but also a broader audience including field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, conservationists and all those interested in elephants and their future.
Elephants
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Author : Sheila Buff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Elephants written by Sheila Buff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Nature categories.
These beautifully photographed books capture the natural essence of favorite animal families in glorious detail.Readers discover fascinating facts about these animals, including where they live, how they are adapted to their habitat, how they raise their young, how their complex social systems work, and how world conservation efforts are helping to save them.Author Sheila Buff is a well-known nature writer and editor whose books include The Gardener's Sourcebook, Birding for Beginners, and Nature Walks In and Around New York City. Her animal series is certain to delight nature lovers of every stripe.
Why Elephants Have Big Ears
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Author : Chris Lavers
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-04-01
Why Elephants Have Big Ears written by Chris Lavers and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Science categories.
Why Elephants Have Big Ears is the result of one man's lifelong quest to understand why the creatures of the earth appear and act as they do. In a wry manner and personal tone, Chris Lavers explores and solves some of nature's most challenging evolutionary mysteries, such as why birds are small and plentiful, why rivers and lakes are dominated by the few remaining large reptiles, why most of the large land-dwellers are mammals, and many more.
The Fascinating World Of Elephants
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Author : Juan Pimentel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-05
The Fascinating World Of Elephants written by Juan Pimentel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05 with Nature categories.
"The Fascinating World of Elephants" is a deep dive into the life, history and impact of these majestic animals on our planet. From their evolutionary background to their complex social dynamics, to their astonishing anatomy and intricate relationship with humans, each chapter unravels fascinating and sometimes challenging aspects of elephant existence. From conservation to ethical considerations in captivity, the book offers a comprehensive and engrossing look at these iconic beings, highlighting both their dazzling triumphs and the threats they face. Looking to the future, the book concludes by exploring hopeful conservation initiatives and how we can contribute to a world where elephants continue to be nature's living wonders.
The Secret Lives Of Elephants
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Author : Hannah Mumby
language : en
Publisher: William Collins
Release Date : 2021-04
The Secret Lives Of Elephants written by Hannah Mumby and has been published by William Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04 with categories.
Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild. Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day, Dr Hannah Mumby notes grandmothers, mothers, sisters and children exchanging noisy greetings, a consistent stream of close-range vocalisations, intermittent touching, co-operative herding of babies and frequent stopping for snacks. A close and interconnected family. But in this family, the adults weigh several tons each and the babies wave trunks playfully at one another. This is a herd of elephants. That elephants are intelligent, sentient beings is common knowledge, but so much about their day-to-day lives and abilities remains unknown. How do they communicate with one another over seemingly impossible distances? How do males spend their lives once they have left their mothers' herds? And how much do they really remember? In this lyrically written and deeply personal account of several years of field research, Mumby reverently describes her own elephant encounters, alongside an exploration of the most up-to-date discoveries about the lives of these gentle giants. Learn how elephants live, travel, have sex, raise children and relate to one another, and reflect on how they think and feel. Understanding elephants as individuals closes the gap between human and animal and has powerful applications in the critical field of elephant conservation.
Elephant S Life
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Author : Caitlin O'connell
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-11-22
Elephant S Life written by Caitlin O'connell and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-22 with Nature categories.
An Elephant’s Life provides a unique and fascinating immersion into the world of the African elephant, told by a leading field biologist who has been researching and photographing these animals in their natural habitat for nearly two decades. Here, for the first time, readers get a fuller picture of elephant society cast in a broader context, including the life of the male elephant in all its high drama.
Elephants
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Author : Hannah Mumby
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Elephants written by Hannah Mumby and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Elephants categories.
Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild. Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day, Dr Hannah Mumby notes grandmothers, mothers, sisters and children exchanging noisy greetings, a consistent stream of close-range vocalisations, intermittent touching, co-operative herding of babies and frequent stopping for snacks. A close and interconnected family. But in this family, the adults weigh several tons each and the babies wave trunks playfully at one another. This is a herd of elephants. That elephants are intelligent, sentient beings is common knowledge, but so much about their day-to-day lives and abilities remains unknown. How do they communicate with one another over seemingly impossible distances? How do males spend their lives once they have left their mothers' herds? And how much do they really remember? In this lyrically written and deeply personal account of several years of field research, Mumby reverently describes her own elephant encounters, alongside an exploration of the most up-to-date discoveries about the lives of these gentle giants. Learn how elephants live, travel, have sex, raise children and relate to one another, and reflect on how they think and feel. Understanding elephants as individuals closes the gap between human and animal and has powerful applications in the critical field of elephant conservation.