Description
Book SynopsisIntroduces the work of field scientists in Africa and explains their astonishing discoveries. This title explores the natural history and conservation status of African elephants and discusses the politics of ivory.
Trade Review"A revelatory collection of photos and text on elephants... Peterson's awe and affection for the creatures is contagious." Starred Review Publishers Weekly "Revelatory text... Photographs (that) move from purely aesthetic to informative, depicting animals that are at once enigmatic, individual and iconic." Wildlife Conservation Magazine "A thing of beauty... High-quality photographs are joined with strong prose and a passion for the subject matter." Foreword "A bountiful pictorial feast for the eye." Deseret News "This gorgeous book... will convince you that the elephant is one of nature's greatest and most original works." Scientific American "Combines the extraordinary images of award-winning photographer Karl Ammann with the compelling writing of Dale Peterson." National Wildlife "A vivid portrait of elephants in the wild." Shutterbug
Table of Contentsbeginnings texture colors perspectives fragments portraits behaviors associations passages Reflections on Elephants Photographer's Commentary Notes on the Photographs References Acknowledgments Index
