Elephants

Written by Charlotte Guillain

Part of the Animal Abilities series

Explore elephants' extraordinary abilities and their surprising parallels with human technology.

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32 pages· 2,614 words· Est. 30 min read· NC1030L

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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the remarkable world of elephants, where survival skills meet human ingenuity. Discover how these majestic creatures 'hear' through their feet and recognize themselves in mirrors. Delve into the fascinating ways humans have harnessed and mimicked their unique abilities. What secrets do these gentle giants hold, and how do they challenge our understanding of intelligence and adaptation? Embark on a journey that blurs the line between nature and technology, revealing the profound connections between elephants and humans.

From the publisher

In Elephants, readers will discover the special abilities that these amazing animals have adapted to help them survive in their wild environment, what humans have trained them to do using their special skills and intelligence, and where their abilities are vastly superior to our own. Did you know that elephants can ‘hear’ through their feet, or that they can recognize themselves in a mirror? The book also looks at how we have used technology to recreate elephants’ abilities.

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