From the book: ""I just want to make sure there are elephants
around for generations to enjoy, like I have.""
In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By
1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s,
poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active
measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant
populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain.
Elephant Rescue traces the efforts of individuals and
organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby
indigenous governments to create protective environments. One
innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who
once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use
tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying
researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further
studies.
The book also covers: How elephants live Ways elephants protect
their families Elephants' astonishingly intricate behavior
Physiology, life span, diet and more.
Elephant Rescue is a fascinating book about how people and
elephants can thrive in a shared environment.
About the "Firefly Animal Rescue" series:
The "Firefly Animal Rescue" identifies endangered and threatened
species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively,
accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides
a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics,
behavior, habits, physiology and more.
""These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating
readable accounts."" - School Library Journal
""Succinct introductions to the science and practice of
wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.""
- Booklist
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