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| elephant anatomy: Studies in Comparative Anatomy Louis Compton Miall, 1878 |
| elephant anatomy: Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants Murray Fowler, Susan K. Mikota, 2008-01-09 Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today. Written by the foremost experts in the field Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference |
| elephant anatomy: Anatomical Imaging Hideki Endo, Roland Frey, 2009-02-05 This book presents selected works of contemporary evolutionary morphologists and includes such topics as broad scale reconstructions of the brain and ear of dinosaurs, inference of locomotor habits from cancellous bone architecture in fossil primates, and a comparison of the independently evolved manipulating apparatuses in the lesser and giant pandas. Insight is provided into the application of modern noninvasive technologies, including digital imaging techniques and virtual 3D reconstruction, to the investigation of complex anatomical features and coherences. In combination with traditional methods, this allows for the formulation of improved hypotheses on coordinated function and evolution. The creation of virtual translucent specimens makes it possible to realize the age-old dream of the classical anatomists: looking through the skin into the inner organization of an organism. On full display here is the dramatic and promising impact that modern imaging techniques have on scientific progress in evolutionary morphology. |
| elephant anatomy: Journal of Anatomy and Physiology , 1872 |
| elephant anatomy: A Further Report on the Anatomy of the Elephant's Ear Dr. Huntington Richards, 1890 |
| elephant anatomy: Animal Anatomy for Artists Eliot Goldfinger, 2004-11-15 From the author of the classic Human Anatomy for Artists comes this user-friendly reference guide featuring over five hundred original drawings and over seventy photographs. Designed for painters, sculptors, and illustrators who use animal imagery in their work, Animal Anatomy for Artists offers thorough, in-depth information about the most commonly depicted animals, presented in a logical and easily understood format for artists--whether beginner or accomplished professional. The book focuses on the forms created by muscles and bones, giving artists a crucial three-dimensional understanding of the final, complex outer surface of the animal. Goldfinger not only covers the anatomy of the more common animals, such as the horse, dog, cat, cow, pig, squirrel, and rabbit, but also the anatomy of numerous wild species, including the lion, giraffe, deer, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, elephant, gorilla, sea lion, and bear. Included are drawings of skeletons and how they move at the joints, individual muscles showing their attachments on the skeleton, muscles of the entire animal, cross sections, photographs of live animals, and silhouettes of related animals comparing their shapes and proportions. He offers a new and innovative section on the basic body plan of four-legged animals, giving the reader a crucial conceptual understanding of overall animal structure to which the details of individual animals can then be applied. The chapter on birds covers the skeleton, muscles and feather patterns. The appendix presents photographs of skulls with magnificent horns and antlers and a section on major surface veins. Incredibly thorough, packed with essential information, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a definitive reference work, an essential book for everyone who depicts animals in their art. |
| elephant anatomy: African Elephant: The Largest Land Mammal Caitie McAneney, 2019-12-15 African elephants are the largest mammals living on Earth's surface. These lumbering land animals live amazing lives, traveling in herds with strong family bonds and looking out for each other. Readers will love learning about elephant anatomy, diet, range, and behaviors, as well as more about their super senses and skills. Brilliant photographs of African elephants in the wild will capture readers' attention, while fun facts will keep them turning the page. Help readers get wild with this book about African elephants. |
| elephant anatomy: The Elephant's Foot Blair Csuti, Eva L. Sargent, Ursula S. Bechert, 2008-04-14 Maintaining the healthy foot condition of captive Asian and African elephants is one of the most important yet most difficult tasks for zookeepers, veterinarians, and researchers. Recognizing the need for a convenient and comprehensive health care manual, Blair Csuti, Eva Sargent and Ursula Bechert present The Elephant's Foot. Born out of a national conference on elephant care and physiology, this book is backed by 46 of the foremost authorities on the subject. After a general overview of the elephant foot's anatomy and physiology, The Elephant's Foot leads practitioners through recognition, prevention, and treatment of a variety of foot problems. From nail infections to foot abcesses, readers will find this text contains solutions for most foot troubles with remedies or additional recommendations. This book will support anyone simply studying elephants or those working with elephants on a daily basis. |
| elephant anatomy: The Living Elephants Raman Sukumar, 2003-09-11 The Living Elephants is the authoritative resource for information on both Asian and African elephants. From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the present-day crisis of the living elephants, this volume synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants, all within the theoretical framework of evolutionary biology. The book begins with a survey of the 60-million year evolutionary history of the proboscideans emphasizing the role of climate and vegetation change in giving rise to a bewildering array of species, but also discussing the possible role of humans in the late Pleistocene extinction of mastodonts and mammoths. The latest information on the molecular genetics of African and Asian elephants and its taxonomic implications are then presented. The rise of the elephant culture in Asia, and its early demise in Africa are traced along with an original interpretation of this unique animal-human relationship. The book then moves on to the social life of elephants as it relates to reproductive strategies of males and females, development of behavior in young, communication, ranging patterns, and societal organization. The foraging strategies of elephants, their impact on the vegetation and landscape are then discussed. The dynamics of elephant populations in relation to hunting for ivory and their population viability are described with the aid of mathematical models. A detailed account of elephant-human interactions includes a treatment of crop depredation by elephants in relation to their natural ecology, manslaughter by elephants, habitat manipulation by humans, and a history of the ivory trade and poaching in the two continents. The ecological information is brought together in the final chapter to formulate a set of pragmatic recommendations for the long-term conservation of elephants. The broadest treatment of the subject yet undertaken, by one of the leading workers in the field, Raman Sukumar, the book promises to bring the understanding of elephants to a new level. It should be of interest not only to biologists but also a broader audience including field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, conservationists and all those interested in elephants and their future. |
| elephant anatomy: Cutting Words - Polemical Dimensions of Galen's Anatomical Experiments Luis Alejandro Salas, 2020-11-23 Luis Alejandro Salas’ book, Cutting Words: Polemical Dimensions of Galen’s Anatomical Experiments, examines Galen’s experimental writing. In four case studies, it argues that Galen exploits writing as a surrogate for live performance and, in some cases, an improvement upon it. |
| elephant anatomy: The Journal of Anatomy and Physiology , 1881 |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant Reflections Dale Peterson, 2023-12-22 Elephant Reflections brings award-winning wildlife photographer Karl Ammann's gorgeous images together with a revelatory text by writer Dale Peterson to illuminate one of nature's greatest and most original works of art: the elephant. The photographs move from the purely aesthetic to the informative, depicting animals who are at once enigmatic, individual, mysterious, elusive, and iconic. In riveting prose, Peterson introduces the work of field scientists in Africa and explains their recent astonishing discoveries. He then explores the natural history and conservation status of African elephants and discusses the politics of ivory. Elephant Reflections is a book that could change the way the world thinks about elephants while we still have some measure of control over their fate. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant Errol Fuller, 2019-09-03 A lavishly illustrated celebration of these glorious animals—and a poignant lament for their future Elephants 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. Fuller 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. Featuring many evocative photos never before published, Elephant is a fittingly exquisite tribute to these breathtaking creatures. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant House Nigel Rothfels, 2015-10-21 In Elephant House, photographer Dick Blau and historian Nigel Rothfels offer a thought-provoking study of the Oregon Zoo’s Asian Elephant Building and the daily routines of its residents—human and pachyderm alike. Without an agenda beyond a desire to build a deeper understanding of this enigmatic environment, Elephant House is the result of the authors’ unique creative collaboration and explores the relationships between captive elephants and their human caregivers. Blau’s evocative photographs are complex and challenging, while Rothfels’s text offers a scholarly and personal response to the questions that surround elephants and captivity. Elephant House does not take sides in the debate over zoos but focuses instead on the bonds of attentiveness between the animals and their keepers. Accompanied by a foreword from retired elephant keeper Mike Keele, Elephant House is a frank, fascinating look at the evolving world of elephant husbandry. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant Talk Ann Downer, 2017-01-01 On a hot day in the African savannah, a group of elephants searches for food. While foraging they often lose sight of one another. Yet at the end of the day, in one coordinated movement, the elephants suddenly regroup. This coordinated movement—and others like it—has puzzled scientists and caused them to question how elephants communicate with each other. Since the 1990s, scientists have gathered significant data on elephant “talk.” Biologists have determined that elephants use a complex system of communication of at least ten distinct sounds, combined in many variations. Researchers are now asking: what do these sounds mean? As scientists study the elephant sounds that humans can hear, they are also identifying ways elephants communicate through nonverbal behaviors and making sounds too low for human ears. Scientists have realized that elephants even receive messages by using their sensitive feet to feel vibrations in the ground. All of these discoveries are helping elephant researchers better understand elephant behavior. But the elephant’s time as a wild animal is running out. Threatened by habitat loss and illegally hunted for their ivory tusks, elephants are on the brink of extinction. Will understanding elephant talk be the key to saving the species? |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant Infrasound Network Raina Mooncrest, AI, 2025-03-04 Elephant Infrasound Network unveils the hidden world of elephant communication, exploring how these animals use infrasoundâlow-frequency sounds below human hearingâto maintain their complex societies. This acoustic ecology allows elephants to coordinate movement, warn of danger, and sustain social bonds across vast distances, sometimes up to 10 kilometers. The book highlights the groundbreaking work of researchers like Katy Payne, who first illuminated this fascinating aspect of elephant behavior. The book progresses logically, starting with the biophysics of infrasound production and reception. It then examines the ecological contexts of this unique form of animal communication and the implications of noise pollution on elephant habitats. A key argument emphasizes that infrasound communication is vital for elephant survival and social stability, making its disruption a significant threat. The book uniquely integrates acoustic research with ecological and behavioral data, providing a holistic view that informs wildlife conservation and management strategies. |
| elephant anatomy: Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants Murray Fowler, Susan K. Mikota, 2006-10-02 Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today. Written by the foremost experts in the field Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference |
| elephant anatomy: The Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, Normal and Pathological, Human and Comparative , 1894 |
| elephant anatomy: The Elephant's Secret Sense Caitlin O'Connell, 2008-09 From an internationally renowned field scientist comes this fascinating story of her unexpected discovery of a RsecretS new mode of elephant communication. This unforgettable journey takes readers into the wilds of Africa where naturalists do their difficult work in a troubled land. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephant Seismic Sense Raina Mooncrest, AI, 2025-02-27 Elephant Seismic Sense explores the fascinating world of how elephants use vibrations in the ground to communicate. This unique ability, known as seismic sense, allows these massive creatures to detect danger and maintain social bonds across vast distances. The book highlights that elephants can distinguish between different seismic signals, aiding in predator avoidance and herd cohesion, especially when vocal or visual communication is limited. The book investigates the biomechanics of seismic communication, detailing how elephants generate and receive these signals through their feet and inner ears. Field studies and experiments reveal the critical role of seismic signals in mate selection and family communication. The book progresses logically, first introducing the basics of seismic wave propagation before diving into specific aspects of elephant seismic sense, ultimately considering the implications for elephant conservation in a changing world. The central argument challenges the traditional emphasis on acoustic communication, asserting that seismic communication is a crucial component of elephant behavior and ecology, especially for the African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Understanding this intricate sensory modality is vital for developing effective conservation strategies and mitigating human-wildlife conflict. |
| elephant anatomy: Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions Frank L. Holt, 2003-11-24 Frank Holt probably knows more than anyone alive about the mysterious Greek kingdoms in Bactria and on the frontiers of India that were one of the odder legacies of Alexander's Eastern conquests. The literary evidence is sparse, the coins remain ambiguous, the topography defeats all but the toughest. Holt's forays into this world are those of a clever and persistent detective: he loves cracking problems, and the tougher they are, the better. This time—very properly beginning by invoking the name of Sherlock Holmes—he has given us what Conan Doyle would probably have called 'The Adventure of the Elephant Medallions.’ Debate has raged over the scene these portray ever since the first was discovered. A cavalryman with a lance confronts an opponent on an elephant. Who are they? What is the occasion? Guesses have ranged from Alexander to the Greco-Bactrian monarch Eucratides, from Porus at the Jhelum to Darius at Gaugamela. Using his numismatic and historical skills like a Holmesian magnifying-glass, Holt takes us through the theories, deftly explodes the fallacies, and comes up with a (for me) entirely cogent and satisfying solution. He has also, somewhere along the way, acquired a really marvelous prose style. Not only is the problem in itself a page-turner; Holt also throws in, by way of introduction, the best short impressionistic account of Alexander's career I have ever read. This is high scholarship at its most exciting.—Peter Green, author of Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B. C.: A Historical Biography [This book] brings to a wider audience one of the few contemporary pieces of evidence for the image and ideology of Alexander the Great. While relatively well known to experts in the field, the 'elephant medallions' of the title are far less well understood, and have thus played a smaller part, in popular accounts of Alexander than they probably should. Holt's book offers a well thought out introduction first to Alexander and the Alexander story, second to the entrance of the 'medallions' into modern scholarship, and third to the medallions themselves.—Andrew Meadows, Curator of Greek Coins, British Museum |
| elephant anatomy: The Collector's Voice Susan Pearce, Rosemary Flanders, Fiona Morton, 2016-12-05 The Collector’s Voice is a major four-volume project which brings together in accessible form material relevant to the history and practice of collecting in the European tradition from c. 1500 BC to the present day. The series demonstrates how attitudes to objects, the collecting of objects, and the shape of the museum institution have developed over the past 3000 years. Material presented includes translations of a wide range of original documents: letters, official reports, verse, fiction, travellers' accounts, catalogues and labels. Volume 1: Ancient Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Alexandra Bounia Volume 2: Early Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Kenneth Arnold Volume 3: Imperial Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Rosemary Flanders Volume 4: Contemporary Voices, edited by Susan Pearce and Paul Martin |
| elephant anatomy: Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life Helen Czerski, 2017-01-10 “[Czerski’s] quest to enhance humanity’s everyday scientific literacy is timely and imperative.”—Science Storm in a Teacup is Helen Czerski’s lively, entertaining, and richly informed introduction to the world of physics. Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects and occurrences, like popcorn popping, coffee stains, and fridge magnets, to big ideas like climate change, the energy crisis, or innovative medical testing. She provides answers to vexing questions: How do ducks keep their feet warm when walking on ice? Why does it take so long for ketchup to come out of a bottle? Why does milk, when added to tea, look like billowing storm clouds? In an engaging voice at once warm and witty, Czerski shares her stunning breadth of knowledge to lift the veil of familiarity from the ordinary. |
| elephant anatomy: Index-catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-general's Office, United States Army National Library of Medicine (U.S.), 1899 |
| elephant anatomy: Index-catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-General's Office, United States Army Library of the Surgeon-General's Office (U.S.), 1899 |
| elephant anatomy: Anatomy of the Indian Elephant Louis Compton Miall, 2013-09 This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1878 edition. Excerpt: ... anatomy of the indian elephant. Introduction. Whenever the comparative anatomy of mammalia shall be exhaustively treated, the structure of the existing species of elephants will claim a principal share of attention. They are so distinctly separated from other quadrupeds that an order is required for their sole reception. Yet, though isolated from all other existing species, they bear marks of affinity with more than one group, particularly with Ungulata, Sirenia, and Eodentia. This fact of recent zoology suggests a view which the history of extinct mammalia seems to justify, viz., that the elephants constitute a comparatively primitive type, representing, though perhaps not directly, a now extinct central group, from which the orders above mentioned, and possibly some others, may have been derived. The African and Indian elephants are further remarkable as the largest land quadrupeds now living; nor can the palaeontologist, reviewing the land quadrupeds of all past times, so far as they are yet made known, find a trace of any larger form which is not also an elephant. Hence arise some curious physiological and mechanical questions to the student of elephant anatomy. What are the special modifications implied by a weight of perhaps three tons? How nearly do the existing species approach the limits of size fixed by mechanical laws and by the physical properties of animal tissues? It would be an interesting task to investigate such problems as these, and to discuss the many points of anatomy, morphology, physiology, and palaeontology suggested by the examination of a dead elephant. Our immediate purpose is less ambitious. Leaving the greater enterprise to other times, and probably to other hands, we here offer a condensed statement of... |
| elephant anatomy: Journal of Anatomy , 1879 |
| elephant anatomy: Mammoths, Mastodonts, and Elephants Gary Haynes, 1991 This study uses the ecology and behaviour of modern elephants to create models for reconstructing the life and death of extinct mammoths and mastodons. |
| elephant anatomy: Beyond the Secret Elephants Gareth Patterson, 2023-09-05 Gareth Patterson rediscovered the most southerly elephants in the world, the highly endangered and secretive Knysna elephants of the southern Cape, South Africa. It was during this time that he also made the startling discovery of a being even more mysterious than the Knysna elephants – a relict hominoid known to the Knysna forest people as the ‘Otang’. Gareth was at first reluctant to blur the remarkable story of the Knysna elephants with his findings about the otang, That is, until now. The possible existence of relict hominoids is today gaining momentum world-wide with ongoing research into the Sasquatch in North America, the Yeti in the Himalayas, the Yowie in Australia and the Orang Pendek in Sumatra. Eminent conservationists and scientists – among them Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. George Schaller, Dr. Ian Redmond, Professor Jeff Meldrum and Professor Gregory Forth – have publicly stated that they are open-minded about the possible existence of these cryptid beings. In the course of his unannounced research into the otang Gareth heard many accounts – mostly spontaneous and unprompted – of otang sightings by others in the area over a number of years. These accounts, documented in this book, are astonishingly consistent both in the descriptions of the otang and in the shocked reactions of the individuals who saw them. Gareth Patterson’s work supports the increasing realization that humankind still has much to learn about the natural world and the mysteries it holds. The possibility that we may be sharing our world with other as yet unidentified hominoids is today being viewed as something that should not be discounted. And as humankind, we need to reassess our role and responsibility towards all forms of life that coexist with us on planet Earth. Beyond the Secret Elephants continues the story of Patterson’s search for and eventual familiarity with the remaining Knysna elephants, while also revealing...the presence of an even more legendary creature, a relict hominoid known to the indigenous people as the otang. Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Professor of Anatomy and Anthropology, Idaho State University ...it is impressive when a renowned field researcher writes a book like Beyond the Secret Elephants – following in the erudite footsteps of the late Lyall Watson... Ian Redmond OBE |
| elephant anatomy: War Elephants Sabine Lorca, AI, 2025-03-29 War Elephants explores the fascinating history of elephants in ancient warfare, highlighting their initial dominance and eventual decline. These massive animals, often armored and bearing armed riders, were once a formidable tactical asset. The book reveals intriguing details, such as how some cultures invested heavily in elephant domestication and training, while others developed specialized anti-elephant tactics to neutralize their impact. The book progresses chronologically, beginning with the natural history of elephants and their suitability for war. It then examines their use in significant battles and campaigns, from Alexander the Great's encounters to Hannibal's daring crossing of the Alps. Finally, it analyzes the factors that led to their obsolescence, including logistical challenges and new military technologies. This study uniquely examines the ecological and economic context surrounding the use of war elephants, detailing the resources needed for their upkeep and deployment. By combining historical narrative with scientific insights, War Elephants provides a comprehensive account of these magnificent creatures as instruments of war, appealing to military history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the intersection of humans, animals, and conflict. |
| elephant anatomy: Dissection in Classical Antiquity Claire Bubb, 2022-12-08 Comprehensive study of the social and medical history of dissection in classical antiquity and the parallel development of anatomical texts. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephants Under Human Care Paul A. Rees, 2020-09-27 This book draws together, for the first time, the published research on the behaviour, ecology and welfare of elephants living in zoos, circuses, logging camps and other captive environments in a single comprehensive volume. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach, considering the work of zoo biologists, animal behaviour and welfare scientists, veterinarians, philosophers, zoo educators, tourism specialists, conservation biologists, lawyers and others with a professional interest in elephants. Elephants under Human Care: The Behaviour, Ecology, and Welfare of Elephants in Captivity is a valuable resource for zoo biology and animal welfare researchers. It is also useful for students and zoo professionals and managers looking for a comprehensive guide to current research on captive elephants. Although not intended as a husbandry manual, the book discusses some of the elephant welfare standards developed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and their relationship to current knowledge of captive elephants. - Includes results of captive studies compared with field studies of wild elephants - Features original images of elephant behaviour as they live and behave under human care - Includes results of the author's original research including many original photographs - Considers future implications of research for the welfare and conservation of elephants, both for elephants in captivity and those living in the wild |
| elephant anatomy: The Majestic World of Elephants: A Thrilling Exploration for Young Learners Pasquale De Marco, 2025-03-16 Journey into the awe-inspiring world of elephants with The Majestic World of Elephants: A Thrilling Exploration for Young Learners. This captivating book takes young readers on an unforgettable adventure, revealing the secrets of these gentle giants and their remarkable lives. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, children will discover the unique characteristics of elephants, from their massive trunks and floppy ears to their powerful tusks and playful personalities. They will learn about the different species of elephants, their diverse habitats, and the intricate social structures that govern their lives. Elephants play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. As herbivores, they shape and maintain their habitats, promoting biodiversity and supporting a wide range of other species. They also contribute to seed dispersal and nutrient cycling, playing a crucial role in the health of our planet. However, despite their immense size and strength, elephants face numerous threats to their survival. Habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict pose significant challenges to their populations. The Majestic World of Elephants raises awareness about these threats and highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent creatures for future generations. Filled with fun facts, thought-provoking questions, and interactive activities, this book is designed to ignite a passion for wildlife conservation in young readers. It is a perfect resource for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to instill a love of nature and a sense of responsibility for our planet in children. Join us on this extraordinary journey into the world of elephants and discover the majesty, intelligence, and resilience of these incredible creatures. If you like this book, write a review! |
| elephant anatomy: The Incredible Essence of Elephants Changaram S. Venugopal, Jacob V. Cheeran, 2019-07-10 Can elephants cry? Why are grandmother elephants so important? How does an elephant grieve the death of a loved one? These are just of few of the many questions people have about elephants. The Incredible Essence of Elephants explores the fascinating and remarkable answers to these questions, and much, much more. With the expertise of two long-time veterinarians, this book offers insights into the origins of elephants; different types of elephants and their habitats; famous and influential elephants throughout history; the biology of elephants; human management and interference in elephants; and the striking similarities between the human and elephant behaviour, social development and connection, compassion, and grief. In this newly translated book with latest fresh topics, we can learn about one of the most endearing and sometimes misunderstood animals on our planet. Through examining how elephants’ habitats are threatened and the ways they are exploited by humans, we also learn about the difficult side of human nature in how we relate to elephants. Dr. Changaram Venugopal and Dr. Jacob V. Cheeran remind us of the complexities of the animal kingdom and the power of observation. Packed with first-hand experience and expert insights, this book is funny, informative, and thorough. The Incredible Essence of Elephants is comprehensive and enjoyable read for anyone interested in elephants. |
| elephant anatomy: Elephas Maximus Stephen Alter, 2004 Vivid Portrait Of An Animal That Has Captured The Imagination Of Humans For Millennia Elephas Maximus, The Majestic Asian Elephant, Is Still Revered In Indian Religion And Culture. Yet, Unabated Ivory Poaching Conjures Up Fears Of A Future When Tuskless Males May Be All That Survive And Conservationists Are Fighting To Preserve Its Endangered Habitat As Settlements Expand. Fascinated By This Regal Animal And Its Unique Relationship With Humankind, Stephen Alter Travelled Extensively Across India To Explore Its Natural Home, And Its Place In History And Myth. Alter'S Search Takes Him From National Parks Where He Observes Elephants In The Wild To The Annual Sonepur Mela Where They Are Bought And Sold, To Kota Where They Once Played A Unique Role In Royal Festivals. He Charts The Elephant In Art, Religion, Folklore And The Everyday World Of India, Bringing To Life The Complex Past And Troubled Present Of This Majestic Creature While Offering Hope For Its Future. |
| elephant anatomy: An index to the anatomical, medical, chirurgical and physiological papers contained in the Transactions of the Royal Society ... from the commencement ... to the end of 1813. [By J. B., i.e. James Briggs.] Royal Society (Great Britain), 1814 |
| elephant anatomy: The Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, Normal and Pathological , 1881 |
| elephant anatomy: The Reproduction of Life Death Dawne McCance, 2019-07-02 During the 1975–76 academic year, Jacques Derrida delivered a seminar, La vie la mort (Life Death), at the École normale supérieure, in Paris. Based on archival translations of this untapped but soon-to-be-published seminar, The Reproduction of Life Death offers an unprecedented study of Derrida’s engagement with molecular biology and genetics, particularly the work of the biologist François Jacob. Structured as an itinerary of “three rings,” each departing from and coming back to Nietzsche, Derrida’s seminar ties Jacob’s logocentric account of reproduction to the reproductive program of teaching that characterizes the academic institution, challenging this mode of teaching as auto-reproduction along with the concept of “academic freedom” on which it is based. McCance also brings Derrida’s critique of Jacob’s theory of auto-reproduction together with his reading of reproductivity, the tendency to repeat-reproduce, that is theorized and enacted in Freud’s Beyond the Pleasure Principle. The book further shows how Derrida’s account of life death relates to his writings on autobiography and the signature and to such later concerns as the question of the animal. McCance brings extensive archival research together with a deep knowledge of Derrida’s work a background in genetics to offer a fascinating new account of an encounter between philosophy and the hard sciences that will be of interest to theorists in a wide range of disciplines concerned with the question of life. |
| elephant anatomy: Singing with Elephants Margarita Engle, 2022-05-31 A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them. Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage and strength to do what she thinks is right—even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves. A beautifully written, lyrically told story about the power of friendship—between generations, between humans and animals—and the potential of poetry to inspire action, justice, and acceptance. * Replete with lovely, nearly magical imagery...Brilliant, joyful, and deeply moving. –Kirkus, starred review * Employing immersive free verse that conveys themes of compassion, friendship, justice, and vulnerability, Engle captures how inexplicable Oriol’s grief feels, encasing it in a powerful, charitable, and brave young voice. –Publishers Weekly, starred review * A novel written in verse that sings in your heart. –Pura Belpré Award-winning author Marjorie Agosín |
| elephant anatomy: Dublin's Strangest Tales Michael Barry, Patrick Sammon, 2013-07-15 Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Dublin. Though this isn’t the usual side of the city the tourists, travellers and residents see. This is the real Dublin, the strange and twisted nooks and crannies of the city’s bizarre history – past, present and future. Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to one of Ireland’s most beautiful, and popular, cities. Located on the beautiful eastern seaboard, Dublin is a city with more strangeness than you can shake a pint of Guinness at. Home to one million people, the name, strangely, comes from the Irish ‘Dubh Linn’, which means 'Black Pool', but that name was already taken. Dublin’s Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the hilarious, the odd and the baffling – an alternative travel guide to some of the city’s best-kept secrets. Read on, if you dare! You have been warned. |
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Elephants are the largest land mammal still extant, and the largest of them – African bull elephants – stand about 13ft tall and weigh something in the region of 15,000 lbs. Asian …
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From its massive ears designed for cooling to its highly dexterous trunk, the elephant’s body is the result of millions of years of evolution. Understanding elephant anatomy is not just a scientific …
Anatomy of elephants () - Elephant Encyclopedia and Database
Jun 4, 2025 · Description of the word Anatomy in the elephant glossary at Elephant Encyclopedia and Database
Elephant Anatomy: Muscles, Whiskers, and Tactile Wonders
Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the intricate anatomy of elephants, focusing on their unique muscular systems, tactile features, and adaptive physiological traits.
Elephant Anatomy Facts - Complete Diagram Of Anatomy
Embark on a journey through elephant anatomy. Explore the physiological marvels that make these majestic animals the giants of the land.
Elephant Anatomy - The Elephant Guide
Discover the intricate details of elephant anatomy, revealing nature’s fascinating blend of strength, adaptability, and grace. Explore now! Consider this your hub for all information related to the …
Elephant - Wikipedia
Distinctive features of elephants include a long proboscis called a trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, pillar-like legs, and tough but sensitive grey skin. The trunk is prehensile, bringing food and …
Understanding Elephant Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide - Elephant …
Sep 1, 2023 · With extensive research, we’ve dissected every aspect of elephant anatomy in this comprehensive guide. Don’t miss out, let’s dive deep into the world of these magnificent …
Anatomy of the elephants – Upali.ch
Oct 2, 2016 · As for all mammals the elephant’s skeleton is made up of skull, spinal column, extremities, ribs and breastbone. Since the different elephant species have different numbers …
Anatomy of an Elephant: Feet, Skull, and Body
Aug 18, 2024 · To fully appreciate these remarkable animals, it is essential to explore their anatomy, particularly focusing on their feet, skull, and overall body structure. This examination …
Elephant Anatomy - BioExpedition
Elephants are the largest land mammal still extant, and the largest of them – African bull elephants – stand about 13ft tall and weigh something in the region of 15,000 lbs. Asian …
The anatomy of the African elephant - Tsavo Trust
From its massive ears designed for cooling to its highly dexterous trunk, the elephant’s body is the result of millions of years of evolution. Understanding elephant anatomy is not just a scientific …
Anatomy of elephants () - Elephant Encyclopedia and Database
Jun 4, 2025 · Description of the word Anatomy in the elephant glossary at Elephant Encyclopedia and Database
Elephant Anatomy: Muscles, Whiskers, and Tactile Wonders
Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the intricate anatomy of elephants, focusing on their unique muscular systems, tactile features, and adaptive physiological traits.
