| Understanding Elephants: Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Elephant Viewing Contributor(s): Elephant Specialist Advisory Group (Author) |
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ISBN: 1775843416 ISBN-13: 9781775843412 Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa OUR PRICE: $8.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Travel | Africa - General |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.25" W x 8.25" (0.35 lbs) 72 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Elephants are arguably Africa's most charismatic animals, and among the biggest drawcards to our game reserves. While the burgeoning game-park industry may be increasing our access to these magnificent creatures, rising human-elephant encounters are an inevitable outcome - sometimes, sadly, fatal. Such encounters could likely have been avoided had those involved understood elephant behaviour, and particularly how these intelligent animals interface with traffic through their territory. This book describes elephant family life, from rearing of infants to establishing dominance within a herd; it unpacks regular elephant behaviour, the matriarchal system, the particular dangers of males in musth, and many other aspects of their lives. Most of all, it provides guidelines for ensuring safe and enjoyable encounters with these majestic animals. This is an essential guide for those planning visits to reserves: aside from the interest factor, being able to read the tell-tale signs may just save lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Elephant Specialist Advisory Group: - The Elephant Specialist Advisory Group (ESAG) comprises research, conservation and management professionals who provide specialist advice on elephant-related issues and wild elephant management to private owners and conservation authorities. Contributing authors are Dr Marion E. Garaļ, Dr Lucy Bates, Dr Yolanda Pretorius, Dr Michele Hofmeyr, Dr Michelle Henley and Dr Jeanetta Selier. |