5 Elephants

Author : Rob Laidlaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 1554553164

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5 Elephants by Rob Laidlaw Pdf

Part of the "5 Animals" series! Elephants are truly remarkable, unmistakable animals. Their huge size, giant ears, amazing trunk and incredible intelligence make them unique in the natural world. They are highly active, complex, wideranging animals who play a key role in the ecosystems they inhabit. 5 Elephants will provide you with some fascinating elephant facts and figures, as well as introduce you to some of the serious challenges that wild and captive elephants face. To truly understand elephants, though, we must also get to know them as individuals. We must learn their stories. In 5 Elephants, you'll read the stories of five famous elephants: You'll meet Echo, a wild elephant who thrived in her natural environment, surrounded by her family. You'll also read about Lucy, an elephant living alone in a Canadian zoo, and Tarra, an entertainment elephant who is now living out her days at a sanctuary. You'll discover why Tusko, a travelling entertainment elephant, had such a tragic life, and you'll meet Thandora, a zoo elephant who was given a new life in the wild. Explore the lives of these elephants: Understand what elephants need to be happy and healthy. Examine the differences between zoos and sanctuaries. Learn about the challenges of captivity and endangerment in the wild. Discover what you can do to become an Elephant Guardian.

Author : Laurence Pringle
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635924794

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Elephants! by Laurence Pringle Pdf

Learn all about the elephant in this nonfiction picture book that explores every aspect of these giant mammals. This latest title in the Strange and Wonderful series allows young readers to journey into the lives of elephants in various habitats throughout the world. Kids will learn how elephants use their trunk, how they communicate, what they eat, and about their family groupings. The book also shows how we can ensure that elephants continue to live and thrive. Combining careful research and beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for those who have an interest in animals and conservation.

Author : Rob Laidlaw
Publisher : 5 Animals
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1554554047

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5 Elephants by Rob Laidlaw Pdf

Part of the "5 Animals" series! Elephants are truly remarkable, unmistakable animals. Their huge size, giant ears, amazing trunk and incredible intelligence make them unique in the natural world. They are highly active, complex, wideranging animals who play a key role in the ecosystems they inhabit. 5 Elephants will provide you with some fascinating elephant facts and figures, as well as introduce you to some of the serious challenges that wild and captive elephants face. To truly understand elephants, though, we must also get to know them as individuals. We must learn their stories. In 5 Elephants, you'll read the stories of five famous elephants: You'll meet Echo, a wild elephant who thrived in her natural environment, surrounded by her family. You'll also read about Lucy, an elephant living alone in a Canadian zoo, and Tarra, an entertainment elephant who is now living out her days at a sanctuary. You'll discover why Tusko, a travelling entertainment elephant, had such a tragic life, and you'll meet Thandora, a zoo elephant who was given a new life in the wild. Explore the lives of these elephants: Understand what elephants need to be happy and healthy. Examine the differences between zoos and sanctuaries. Learn about the challenges of captivity and endangerment in the wild. Discover what you can do to become an Elephant Guardian.

Author : John Curry,Donald Featherstone
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781409216766

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Donald Featherstone's War Games by John Curry,Donald Featherstone Pdf

Donald Featherstone's classic wargaming book, War Games, was first published in 1962. It was largely responsible for turning a somewhat obscure hobby into a popular pastime across the world. This revised edition includes new material including a foreword by Paddy Griffith, the full version of the Lionel Tarr Modern Wargaming Rules (modern being for Wordl War II) and a timeline of wargaming. It is published as part of the History of Wargaming Project at www.johncurryevents.co.uk

Author : Cynthia J. Moss,Harvey Croze,Phyllis C. Lee
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226542232

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The Amboseli Elephants by Cynthia J. Moss,Harvey Croze,Phyllis C. Lee Pdf

Elephants have fascinated humans for millennia. Aristotle wrote of them with awe and Hannibal used them in warfare. This book is the summation of what's been learned from the Amboseli Elephant Research Project (AERP) - the longest continuously running elephant research project in the world.

Author : Paul A. Rees
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128167267

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Elephants Under Human Care by Paul A. Rees Pdf

This book draws together, for the first time, the published research on the behaviour, ecology and welfare of elephants living in zoos, circuses, logging camps and other captive environments in a single comprehensive volume. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach, considering the work of zoo biologists, animal behaviour and welfare scientists, veterinarians, philosophers, zoo educators, tourism specialists, conservation biologists, lawyers and others with a professional interest in elephants. Elephants under Human Care: The Behaviour, Ecology, and Welfare of Elephants in Captivity is a valuable resource for zoo biology and animal welfare researchers. It is also useful for students and zoo professionals and managers looking for a comprehensive guide to current research on captive elephants. Although not intended as a husbandry manual, the book discusses some of the elephant welfare standards developed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and their relationship to current knowledge of captive elephants. Includes results of captive studies compared with field studies of wild elephants Features original images of elephant behaviour as they live and behave under human care Includes results of the author’s original research including many original photographs Considers future implications of research for the welfare and conservation of elephants, both for elephants in captivity and those living in the wild

Author : Raman Sukumar
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0195107780

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The Living Elephants by Raman Sukumar Pdf

From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the crisis of the living elephants, this book synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants. It is useful for biologists, field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, and conservationists.

Author : Murray Fowler,Susan K. Mikota
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470344118

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Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants by Murray Fowler,Susan K. Mikota Pdf

Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today. Written by the foremost experts in the field Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference

Author : D. H. M. Cumming,Peter Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : African elephant
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032956562

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The Status and Conservation of Africa's Elephants and Rhinos by D. H. M. Cumming,Peter Jackson Pdf

Author : J. Lou Barnes
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0836862244

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Elephants at Work by J. Lou Barnes Pdf

Looks at the ways that elephants have been put to use to help humans, from service in Hannibal's army and roles in religious ceremonies to carrying loads and performing as entertainers.

Author : Kevin Henkes
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780063091443

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A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes Pdf

New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out! This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It’s a surprise! With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an ALA Notable Book and an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.

Author : Edward B. Barbier,Joanne C. Burgess,Timothy M. Swanson,David W. Pearce
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134047413

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Elephants, Economics and Ivory by Edward B. Barbier,Joanne C. Burgess,Timothy M. Swanson,David W. Pearce Pdf

Ivory is big business, and in some parts of Africa elephants have been hunted almost to extinction in the quest for it. The losses to African economies have been catastrophic. Now there is an international ban on the trade and conservation is. the principal goal. This should be a matter for rejoicing, but nothing is quite so simple. The authors of this book have looked at the overall statistics, including those for countries where the elephant population is stable. They have considered the multiplicity of economic and social functions fulfilled by ensuring that elephant herds survive, tourism, a variety of ecological purpose. and, finally, as a source of ivory. They show how the careful management of elephants as a resource can best serve African interests. This book is at the cutting edge of economic thinking and provides a model for the consideration of the difficult relationship between people and wildlife. Originally published in 19990

Author : Sarah L. Thomson,Chelsea Clinton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593404256

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Save the...Elephants by Sarah L. Thomson,Chelsea Clinton Pdf

Elephants have roamed and trumpeted their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become elephant experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that elephants can't jump? How about that no two elephants have ears that are exactly alike? Or that elephants all walk on tiptoe? Perfect for all animal lovers--and elephant fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where elephant habitats are found to what it's like to be an elephant to why elephants are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this book gives readers all the facts they know to become elephant experts. Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun elephant facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save elephants from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.

Author : John M. Kistler
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803260040

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War Elephants by John M. Kistler Pdf

Elephants have fought in human armies for more than three thousand years. This is the largely forgotten tale of the credit they deserve and the sacrifices they endured.

Author : Ellen Greene Stewart
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781476645933

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Elephants by Ellen Greene Stewart Pdf

Elephants are a keystone species and have been a part of the magic of the thickly forested land of South Africa for millennia. This book focuses on the history and work of Knysna Elephant Park, a leading South African elephant research facility that has been home to more than 40 elephants in 25 years. Unfortunately, all the mystique of the Knysna elephant has been reduced to a single elephant left alive. Exploring a wide range of topics, this book covers the impact of elephants' interactions with tourists, how they recover from trauma and even their relevance in human healthcare. Renowned elephant researchers explain the majesty of the elephant brain, which has the largest temporal lobe devoted to communication, language, spatial memory and cognition. To this effect, the book emphasizes the threat of poaching to these gentle giants, which has almost forced them to extinction. Perhaps if humans pay attention to how elephants symbolize our relationship with nature, we can learn important lessons about humanity itself.