{"product_id":"elephant-hardcover","title":"Elephant - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErrol Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lavishly illustrated celebration of these glorious animals--and a poignant lament for their future\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElephants are among the most beloved of all creatures. Their behavior can seem almost human, from their complex social interactions to their need to mourn their dead. They are also among the most persecuted of animals, subjected to untold cruelty at the hands of humans through the ages. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFuller 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. 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. Fuller also discusses the importance of conservation, warning that continued poaching and habitat degradation could send these iconic animals the way of the dodo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing many evocative photos never before published, \u003ci\u003eElephant\u003c\/i\u003e is a fittingly exquisite tribute to these breathtaking creatures.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErrol Fuller\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed writer and painter and a world authority on animal extinction and the curiosities of natural history. His many books include the award-winning \u003ci\u003eExtinct Birds\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eLost Animals: Extinction and the Photographic Record\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton), \u003ci\u003eDodo: From Extinction to Icon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Auk\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDrawn from Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e (with David Attenborough).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.9 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757010485536,"sku":"9780691191324","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d26f85dfdd04a4f6cd790a622ba24df4.webp?v=1780091462","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/elephant-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}