Bibliograph

Elephant talk, the surprising science of elephant communication, Ann Downer

Type

Label

Elephant talk, the surprising science of elephant communication, Ann Downer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Elephant talk

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

645246148

Responsibility statement

Ann Downer

Sub title

the surprising science of elephant communication

Summary

Presents an introduction to elephants, describing their different types, habitat, herd behavior, how they communicate using sound, touch, and bodily movement, and the dangers they face from illegal poaching

Table Of Contents

A tale of three elephants -- Born into the heart of a herd -- Trumpets, rumbles, and long-distance calls -- Talking through walls : infrasound -- Ear flaps, trunk curls, and elephant perfume -- Good vibrations -- Gods and monsters : the elephant-human relationship

Target audience

juvenile

Classification