Elephant (Animal)

Elephant (Animal)

<div><div><div>Aristotle characterized the elephant as €œthe beast which passeth all others in wit and mind€ and the animal has long figured in cultural artifacts, even on continents it has never inhabited. Now <I>Elephant </I>provides an engaging look at the elephant€s long legacy.</div><div><br>The image of the elephant can be found throughout world cultures as a symbol of intelligence, strength, and loyalty. Wylie draws on a rich array of examples to document that symbolic power, ranging from symbols of the Hindu god of wisdom, Ganesh, to the beloved children€s works <I>Dumbo</I> and <I>Babar the Elephant</I>.</div><div><br>Turning to the elephant€s biological history, Wylie describes the three remaining species€"the African Bush Elephant, African Forest Elephant, and the Asian Elephant€"and the controversial 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 unsustainably consume limited natural resources.</div><div><br>A compelling new entry in the Animal series, <I>Elephant</I> will be necessary for every animal lover€s bookshelf.</div><div> </div></div></div>