African Elephant (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Big-Eared Giant of the Savannah

(Hardback)

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You might know that African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, but there's so much more to learn about these tusked creatures. Turn the pages to find out why the grandmother is in charge of an elephant family, and why big ears help elephants cool down! Meet a baby elephant as it takes its first steps, and discover how to tell the difference between an African elephant and an Asian elephant. The book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and ivory poaching.

Author Bio

Dr Festus W. Ihwagi is a conservation biologist and elephant expert who works in Kenya for Save the Elephants.