The Elephant Scientist

Written by Caitlin O'Connell and Donna M. Jackson · Illustrated by Timothy Rodwell

Part of the Scientists in the Field series

Discover how elephants communicate through their limbs in the African desert.

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80 pages· NC1260L

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In Namibia's Etosha National Park, scientist Caitlin O'Connell observes a matriarch elephant leading her herd with an unexpected form of communication. As the elephants stand still, Caitlin uncovers a groundbreaking discovery: they listen with their limbs. This revelation could change our understanding of these majestic creatures. What secrets will Caitlin unveil in the vast African scrub desert?

From the publisher

A 2012 Sibert Honor Book In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as still as statues. This observation would guide the scientist to a groundbreaking discovery about elephant communication: elephants actually listen with their limbs.The Elephant Scientist was named a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book.