asiatic elephant

Describes how elephants are trained to help in the timber camps of Myanmar, and their important contribution to the selective and sustainable harvesting of teak there.

A stray Labrador named Bella befriends Tarra, a former circus elephant, and the two are inseparable on the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.

"Join David and his grandmother on [a] trip to study [the elephants] in an Asian sanctuary and on an African reserve"--Back cover.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the Indian elephant and traces their history, Indian art, religion, and folklore about the elephant, and discusses efforts to protect their habitat.

Describes the work done by veterinarians at the Elephant Hospital in Thailand, including helping pregnant and newborn elephants, elephants injured and abused in logging operations, and elephants with illnesses and infections.

Examines the effects of the illegal practice of poaching for elephant and rhinoceros horns.

Tells the story of Ruby, an elephant at the Phoenix Zoo, who loves to paint.

Describes the Asiatic elephant, how it lives, its eating and mating habits, and the threats to its existence.

Recounts how the first elephant came to America in 1795, met President Washington, and toured the country.