Download or read book How to Track an Elephant written by Henry Owens and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elephants produce dung in prodigious quantities. This is a good thing, because elephant dung plays a key role in several African ecosystems. The nutrient-rich dung provides food for many animals. It also helps seeds spread and sprout. Learn more about elephant dung and the remarkable animals that produce it in this engrossing volume.
Download or read book How to Track an Elephant written by Henry Owens and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elephants produce dung in prodigious quantities. This is a good thing, because elephant dung plays a key role in several African ecosystems. The nutrient-rich dung provides food for many animals. It also helps seeds spread and sprout. Learn more about elephant dung and the remarkable animals that produce it in this engrossing volume.
Download or read book Elephantoms Tracking the Elephant written by Lyall Watson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-07-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific safari and personal memoir celebrating the enigmatic dignity of the world's largest land animal. As a child in South Africa, spending summers exploring the wild with his boyhood friends, Lyall Watson came face to face with his first elephant. This "entertaining and enchanting" work (Washington Post Book World) chronicles how Watson's fascination grew into a lifelong quest to understand the nature and behavior of this impressive creature. From that moment on, Watson's fascination grew into a lifelong obsession with understanding the nature and behavior of this impressive creature. Around the world, the elephant—at once a symbol of spiritual power and physical endurance—has been worshipped as a god and hunted for sport. "Watson's insights and speculations are dazzling, but what lends them power is his extraordinary knowledge of evolutionary biology and animal behavior, ethnography and South African history" (Wade Davis, National Geographic Society). "Like a shaman, Watson conjures up the spirit of the massive beast" (Publishers Weekly), documents the animal's wide-ranging capabilities to remember and to mourn, and reminds us of its rich mythic origins, its evolution, and its devastation in recent history. Part meditation on an elusive animal, part evocation of the power of place, Elephantoms presents an alluring mix of the mysteries of nature and the wonders of childhood.
Download or read book An Elephant s Track written by Mollie Evelyn Moore Davis and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poached written by Rachel Love Nuwer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intrepid investigation of the criminal world of wildlife trafficking--the poachers, the traders, and the customers--and of those fighting against it Journalist Rachel Nuwer plunges the reader into the underground of global wildlife trafficking, a topic she has been investigating for nearly a decade. Our insatiable demand for animals -- for jewelry, pets, medicine, meat, trophies, and fur -- is driving a worldwide poaching epidemic, threatening the continued existence of countless species. Illegal wildlife trade now ranks among the largest contraband industries in the world, yet compared to drug, arms, or human trafficking, the wildlife crisis has received scant attention and support, leaving it up to passionate individuals fighting on the ground to try to ensure that elephants, tigers, rhinos, and more are still around for future generations. As Reefer Madness (Schlosser) took us into the drug market, or Susan Orlean descended into the swampy obsessions of TheOrchid Thief, Nuwer--an award-winning science journalist with a background in ecology--takes readers on a narrative journey to the front lines of the trade: to killing fields in Africa, traditional medicine black markets in China, and wild meat restaurants in Vietnam. Through exhaustive first-hand reporting that took her to ten countries, Nuwer explores the forces currently driving demand for animals and their parts; the toll that demand is extracting on species across the planet; and the conservationists, rangers, and activists who believe it is not too late to stop the impending extinctions. More than a depressing list of statistics, Poached is the story of the people who believe this is a battle that can be won, that our animals are not beyond salvation.
Download or read book Practical Tracking written by Mark Elbroch and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Techniques from international tracking experts applicable to any quarry and terrain. How to follow and find elk, deer, bears, cougars, lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and cape buffalo.
Download or read book Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology written by Stephanie Grace Schuttler and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking about a career in wildlife biology? Confused about the steps you need to take? This is the book for you! With nearly two decades of experience, Dr. Stephanie Schuttler shares her journey of becoming a wildlife biologist, what she has learned about this field, and provides advice for how you can become competitive for jobs. Wildlife biology careers have changed tremendously over the few decades. A lot of advice students receive or find on the Internet is outdated and no longer applies. With more and more students graduating, the field is more competitive than ever before. Dr. Schuttler has years of experience working in and applying for jobs in research, education, and science communication. In this book, she shares her personal journey of how she became a wildlife biologist, detailed accounts of working in museums, zoos, in academia, and for the government, what has made her competitive for jobs, and why she didn't get specific jobs despite having all of the qualifications and years of pertinent experience. In addition to her own story, she goes over the types of career opportunities available to wildlife biologists, where wildlife biologists work, what educational requirements are needed, and what else you need to become competitive for jobs in this field. Although tailored for jobs wildlife biology, this book will also help those interested in other natural history fields. Reverse engineer your career by learning from Dr. Schuttler's journey to find your dream job.
Download or read book The Elephant in the Brain written by Kevin Simler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the extent of our selfishness. This is the elephant in the brain. Such an introspective taboo makes it hard for us to think clearly about our nature and the explanations for our behavior. The aim of this book, then, is to confront our hidden motives directly - to track down the darker, unexamined corners of our psyches and blast them with floodlights. Then, once everything is clearly visible, we can work to better understand ourselves: Why do we laugh? Why are artists sexy? Why do we brag about travel? Why do we prefer to speak rather than listen? Our unconscious motives drive more than just our private behavior; they also infect our venerated social institutions such as Art, School, Charity, Medicine, Politics, and Religion. In fact, these institutions are in many ways designed to accommodate our hidden motives, to serve covert agendas alongside their official ones. The existence of big hidden motives can upend the usual political debates, leading one to question the legitimacy of these social institutions, and of standard policies designed to favor or discourage them. You won't see yourself - or the world - the same after confronting the elephant in the brain.
Download or read book Elephant s Life written by Caitlin O'connell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Studies in Zoology a Book Devoted to Animals and Animal Life at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden written by Cincinnati (Ohio). Zoological Garden and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elephant Bill written by Lt.-Col. J. H. Williams O.B.E. and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book comes along like this once in a lifetime. You read it as a small child, or even an adult, and never forget the images it conjures up of a wonderful Englishman who lives in the mysterious forests of faraway Burma and of the kind native people who teach him about their lovely country. But most of all, you never forget the elephants! For this is a story about those magnificent creatures. Though he was officially known as Lt. Colonel J. H. Williams, the author was known to the world at large as Elephant Bill. That is because he spent 25 years living with the elephants in the mountains and forests of Burma. There he trained them to haul teak logs out of the isolated jungles. Yet this is also a story of great courage, because when the Second World War struck it also came to Burma. The Japanese Imperial Army planned to confiscate the Burmese elephants, drafting them to make the bridges and railways they needed to invade India. When he learned of these plans to put his beloved animals to a war-like purpose, Elephant Bill knew what had to be done. The mighty kings of the jungle had to be evacuated to safety. This is thus the story not only of the peaceful days in the jungle, starting in 1921, but also the story of the largest elephant rescue in history. It tells the amazing account of how Elephant Bill, along with his friends and family, rode 45 of the great beasts across the mountains of Burma, before reaching safety in faraway India. A classic then. A classic now. Elephant Bill is a blessing to any library and a literary treasure.
Download or read book Wild beasts A study of the characters and habits of the elephant lion leopard panther jaguar tiger puma wolf and grizzly bear written by J. Hampden Porter and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the mesmerizing world of "Wild Beasts" by J. Hampden Porter, a comprehensive study that unveils the fascinating lives and behaviors of nature's most majestic predators. Embark on a journey through the untamed wilderness as Porter meticulously examines the characteristics and habits of iconic animals such as the elephant, lion, leopard, panther, jaguar, tiger, puma, wolf, and grizzly bear. From the African savannah to the dense jungles of Asia and the rugged landscapes of North America, each chapter offers an in-depth exploration of these formidable creatures. Plot Points and Themes: In "Wild Beasts," J. Hampden Porter delves into the natural history and ecological roles of each species, weaving together themes of survival, adaptation, and the delicate balance between predator and prey. His insightful observations and scientific rigor provide readers with a deeper understanding of these animals' significance in their respective ecosystems. Character Analysis: Meet the protagonists of nature's drama— from the majestic elephants with their familial bonds to the cunning tigers prowling through dense foliage. Porter's vivid descriptions and behavioral insights paint a vivid portrait of each species, highlighting their unique adaptations and social structures. The overall tone and mood of the book are immersive and educational, blending scientific knowledge with narrative flair. Porter's passion for wildlife conservation and his reverence for the natural world shine through, captivating readers with tales of bravery, instinct, and the relentless pursuit of survival. Audience Consideration: Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone captivated by the beauty and complexity of the animal kingdom. "Wild Beasts" appeals to readers who seek a deeper appreciation for nature's wonders and a desire to learn about the intricate lives of these iconic predators. Since its publication, "Wild Beasts" has been celebrated for its authoritative research and engaging storytelling. It continues to inspire readers with its exploration of wildlife behavior and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures. Don't miss your chance to uncover the secrets of nature's fiercest predators with J. Hampden Porter as your guide. Let "Wild Beasts" transport you into the heart of the wild, where every roar, stalk, and charge reveals the awe-inspiring beauty and primal power of the animal kingdom. Grab your copy today and embark on a thrilling expedition into the lives of these extraordinary creatures. ``` This description aims to capture the essence of "Wild Beasts" by focusing on its comprehensive study of iconic predators, thematic exploration, character analysis, and setting a tone that emphasizes both scientific rigor and narrative intrigue. It invites readers to delve into the world of wildlife conservation and appreciate the complexities of nature's most formidable creatures.
Download or read book Elephant Destiny written by Martin Meredith and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, the majestic elephant has roamed the African continent, as beloved by man as it has been preyed upon. But centuries of exploitation and ivory hunting have taken their toll: now, as wars and poachers continue to ravage its habitat, as disease and political strife deflect attention from its plight, the African elephant faces imminent extinction. What will become of these magnificent beasts? As the elephant's future looms ever darker, Martin Meredith's concise and richly illustrated biography traces the elephant's history from the first ivory expeditions of the Egyptian pharaohs 2500 years ago to today, exploring along the way the indelible imprint the African elephant has made in art, literature, culture, and society. He shares recent extraordinary discoveries about the elephant's sophisticated family and community structure and reveals the remarkable ways in which elephants show compassion and loyalty to each other. Elegant, illuminating, and urgent, Elephant Destiny offers a beautiful and important tribute to one of earth's most magisterial creatures at the very moment it threatens to vanish from being.
Download or read book The Last Elephants written by and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing photographs of elephants accompany narratives from researchers, scientists, and conservationists celebrating elephants and calling for their preservation African savanna elephants--among the most magnificent and beloved of our fellow mammals--are an extraordinary, social, and intelligent species. The Last Elephants, an homage to these animals and a clarion call for their preservation, is based upon a shocking finding: savanna elephant populations across Africa are being decimated, with two to three murdered every hour for their ivory. Without action, these elephants soon will vanish from our world. They are a species in imminent danger of extinction, and it is up to us to save them. Featuring more than 250 full-color photos of the breathtaking animals by some of the world's top wildlife photographers, The Last Elephants was inspired by the devastating results of the continent-wide Great Elephant Census of 2016, undertaken by Elephants without Borders in tandem with the world's most prominent conservation groups. The book joins together the voices and vision of scientists, lawmakers, rangers, conservationists, and on-the-ground researchers to speak out against elephant killings, to close loopholes in international law that allow the ivory trade to continue, and to pay tribute to the thousands who work to protect the animals, including African communities who have elected to preserve and protect their elephant neighbors. Offering both profiles of preservation plans that work and hope for elephants' future, this is a must-read for everyone concerned for the future of one of Earth's most captivating species.
Download or read book Colonizing Animals written by Jonathan Saha and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pathbreaking history of British imperialism in Myanmar from the early nineteenth century to 1942 populated by animals.
Download or read book Elephant Rhino and Tiger Conservation written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources. Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Elephant Doctor of India written by Janie Chodosh and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Elephant Doctor of India is the heart-quickening true story of a boy who loved elephants and grew up to forge a maverick path to help them. Dramatic, moving, and packed with fascinating elephant facts, young readers will find inspiration and excitement on every page. No matter what age you are, if you love elephants, you will love this book."—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus and Kakapo Rescue Early on a January morning in 2015, a young bull elephant touched on a sagging electric line in the Paneri Tea Plantation in the Udalgari District of Assam, India. The elephant's soft-padded feet conducted the current and the animal fell, kicking in the mud. The local veterinarian called to the scene thought the tusker was going to die. The forest department warden called the one person who could help: Dr. Kushal Konwar Sarma, India's beloved elephant doctor. The Elephant Doctor of India brings the middle-grade reader into the heart of Assam, a remote land of tea plantations, paddy fields, and ancient forests, to tell the true story of the last viable population of wild Asian elephants and one man who is dedicated to saving them. Author Janie Chodosh spent time with Dr. Sarma and brings his incredible story—and the lives of these magnificent animals—to readers in classrooms everywhere.
