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Condizione: New. pp. viii + 352 Illus. (Partly Col.), Maps.

Condizione: New. pp. viii + 352.

Condizione: New. pp. viii + 352, Maps 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover, viii + 352 pages, glossy colour photos pp 333-348, NOT ex-library. Good condition, internally clean, with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. In a moderately edge-worn dust jacket. -- This is an ethological and ecological study that compares the lives of captive Asian elephants with their wild counterparts. The book argues that despite 3,500 years of captive history, these animals remain biologically wild and have never been truly domesticated. The authors base their findings on extensive field research conducted in various global settings to highlight the disparity between natural and captive environments. Data was gathered from investigations in Sri Lanka, South India, Myanmar, and South Africa. The study also includes observations from European zoos, circuses, temples, and jungle camps. The book provides detailed information on the ecology and behaviour of captive elephants, specifically evaluating them against the baseline of wild conspecifics, meticulously documenting specific aspects of their biology and social life to improve welfare standards. It examines social integration and identifies specific trunk-touching behaviours as indicators of social relationships. Detailed chapters cover sleep patterns, food intake, and tool use. The text discusses musth (a periodic state of heightened aggression in bulls), reproduction challenges, and the development of stereotypical behaviours (repetitive movements) often seen in isolation. It also provides accurate equations for predicting the body weight of adult males and infants based on physical measurements. The authors' central thesis is that "anthropocentric actions" - treating elephants like domestic pets or livestock - harm their well-being. The final sections provide concrete recommendations for changing living conditions to allow captive elephants to lead a more natural life, emphasizing that fundamental knowledge of wild behaviour is the only way to alleviate their current misery.…