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Author Sukumar, R. (Raman)

Title The living elephants : evolutionary ecology, behavior, and conservation / Raman Sukumar
Published New York : Oxford University Press, 2003

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 MELB  599.67 Suk/Lee  AVAILABLE
Description xv, 478 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Moeritheres, Mastodonts, and Mammoths: Elephant Evolution in Action -- 2. Elephants, Gods, and People: The Interrelationship of Culture and Ecology -- 3. Bulls, Musth, and Cows: The Elephantine Mating Game -- 4. Mothers, Children, and Aunts: The Social Life of Elephant Families -- 5. Bamboos, Bark, and Bananas: The Diet of a Megaherbivore -- 6. Forests, Fires, and Grasslands: The Impact of Elephants on Their Habitats -- 7. Birth, Death, and Chance: The Dynamics of Elephant Populations -- 8. Coconuts, Corn, and Carvings: The Conflict between Elephants and People -- 9. Science, Politics, and Pragmatism: Conserving the Elephant Populations -- App. 1. Status and Distribution of Elephants -- App. 2. Statural Growth in Elephants
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 427-453) and indexes
Subject Elephants -- Behavior.
Elephants -- Conservation.
Elephants -- Ecology.
Asiatic elephant.
African elephant.
Wildlife conservation.
LC no. 2002033395
ISBN 0195107780 cloth alkaline paper
Other Titles The living elephants : evolutionary ecology, behaviour, and conservation