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1. Elephants

   Spinage, C. A. (Clive A.)

   London : T & A.D. Poyser, 1994.

   This volume brings together the latest research and little known observations of scholars, travelers and those who for centuries have worked with the Asian elephant as a beast of burden. The author blends these diverse sources in an easy-to-read style to provide a full and fascinating account of the elephant both in the wild and as long time associate of man's activities. Wide-ranging in geographical and temporal terms, it covers both African and Asian elephants as well as their extinct relative, the mammoth. "Elephants" discusses their origins, evolution, anatomy, ecology, and behavior. It covers the debate that countries such as Kenya and Botswana have suffered an overpopulation of elephants, and describes the ecology of this debate and its relevance to the ivory trade, along with the history of the trade. The book concludes by examining the domestication of the elephant and its practice both past and present. The key features are: discussion of key conservation issues including population growth, culling, and ivory trade; inclusion of historical points of interest; and being written by a distinguished and respected wildlife biologist.

2. Elephants [electronic resource]

   Paris, Ile-de-France : ZED, 2003.

   Some animals have always fascinated mankind for their mystery and power. Elephants, crocodiles, snakes, apes, big cats and sharks are feared as enemies in some cultures and admired as super beings in others. Whether part of our nightmares or greatest hopes, this fascination has pushed man to want to confront these great animals and has given birth to surprising legends and beliefs that still haunt us today. Impressive rituals, ceremonies and combat scenes are gathered into six incredible stories that explain the bond between tribal animals and human kind and why they are so present in our imaginations.

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3. Elephants

   Cork, Barbara

   New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Puffin Books, 1989.

   This book gives facts on the life in the wild, the habitat, hunting, babies, and family life of the elephant.

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1. Elephant Distribution: Kenya, 1994-1996

   International Livestock Research Institute

   1994

   This polygon shapefile portrays the spatial distribution of elephant numbers observed in Kenya from 1994 to 1996. Wildlife counts came from a range...

2. The Dutch colony of the Cape of Good Hope

   Delarochette, L. (Louis), 1731-1802 and Faden, William, 1749-1836

   1795

   Pictorial vignette of elephant hunt.

3. The Dutch Colony of the Cape of Good Hope

   Delarochette, L. (Louis), 1731-1802 and Faden, William, 1749-1836

   1782

   Pictorial vignette of elephant hunt.