Elephants are magnificent creatures that have long intrigued people with their strength and intelligence. This book brings to life the story of their earliest origins on the plains of northern Africa more than 50 million years ago to the precarious future they face today.Starting with the life of a giant woolly mammoth the book features elephant anatomy in close-up and explains the social structure of the herd what happens when a bull elephant is in 'musth' and how females protect their young. Learn about the relationship between elephants and humans in India where they are used for transport and haulage. Discover the cruelty of the ivory trade and what you can do to help elephants from becoming extinct. Full of amazing facts and exceptional original photography Elephant is a unique and absorbing introduction to the complex life of the world's largest living land mammal.

 

This book is part of a book series called Dk Eyewitness .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Ian Redmond is a wildlife biologist, lecturer, writer and photographer who has become increasingly involved in the worldwide campaign for wildlife conservation. He studied at Keele University and spent two years in Rwanda, assisting the late Dr Dian Fossey in her research and conservation work among mountain gorillas. The author of several books, articles and scientific papers, his work has been widely translated and he makes frequent radio and television appearances. He has also been a consultant on many television and film productions, including the film Gorillas in the Mist. One of the co-founders of ELEFRIENDS, Ian is a tireless campaigner on behalf of this and other wildlife charities. He lives in Bristol.