Elephants Majestic Creatures of the Wild

Elephants possess enormous intelligence & lasting memories. They can communicate over long distances, have complex social relationships, & enjoy a longevity close to that of humans. Elephants traces the evolution of the two living species--the African & the Asian elephant--from their earliest ancestors, & discusses their physiology & behavior (including feeding habits, social interactions, reproduction, & migration). Beautiful photographs & detailed illustrations combine with lively text to examine everything readers would want to know about these magnificent & awe-inspiring creatures. Written by an international team of experts, Elephants covers: . Evolution & Biology, including The Elephant's Relatives; Anatomy & Physiology; Longevity & Mortality . Behavior & Environment, including Elephant Communication; Ecology & Behavior; Intelligence & Survival . Elephants & Humans, including Elephants as Beasts of Burden; Training Elephants; Elephants in Folklore, Religion, & Art . Conservation & Management, including Elephant Populations Today; Elephants in Captivity; The Rise & Fall of the Ivory Market.Shoshani, Jeheskel is the author of 'Elephants Majestic Creatures of the Wild' with ISBN 9780816042944 and ISBN 0816042942.