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Elephant (Paperback)
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Elephant (Paperback)
Series: Animal Series
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Price R240
Discovery Miles 2 400
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Aristotle characterized the elephant as 'the beast which passeth
all others in wit and mind', and the animal has long figured in
cultural artefacts, even on continents it has never inhabited. The
elephant's countless manifestations in human history have made it
one of the most charismatic animals, and "Elephant" provides a
richly illustrated, engaging look at that legacy. The image of the
elephant can be found throughout world religions and cultures as a
symbol of intelligence, strength and loyalty. Wylie draws on a rich
array of cultural examples to document that symbolic power, ranging
from religious iconography for the Hindu god of wisdom, Ganesh, to
beloved children's works such as "Dumbo", "Babar the Elephant" and
"Horton Hears a Who!". "Elephant" also considers the recurrent role
of the animal in myths, paintings and sculptures. Turning to the
elephant's biological history, Wylie describes the three remaining
species - the African Bush Elephant, the African Forest Elephant
and the Asian Elephant - and the controversial international
efforts for elephant conservation.With ivory poaching and human
encroachment into the animal's natural habitats, Wylie argues that
we face a uniquely poignant conservation crisis in which elephants
and humans both consume limited natural resources unsustainably. A
compelling new entry in the "Animal" series, "Elephant" will be a
necessary addition to every animal lover's bookshelf.
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