![]() ![]() He examines the role of elephants in cultures around the world, from folklore and fine art to the exploitation of elephants as war machines and circus animals. In this stunningly illustrated book, Errol Fuller provides a rich and moving portrait of elephants, exploring their natural history, the legends that have grown up around them, their unique place in art and literature, and their urgent need for protection today.įuller traces the evolution of these majestic animals from prehistoric mammoths and mastodons to today’s African and Asian elephants, and looks at their behavior, herd dynamics, and social life. They are also among the most persecuted of animals, subjected to untold cruelty at the hands of humans through the ages. ![]() Their behavior can seem almost human, from their complex social interactions to their need to mourn their dead. Elephants are among the most beloved of all creatures. ![]()
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