{"product_id":"9781552975947","title":"Elephant Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e  From the book:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"I just want to make sure there are elephants around for generations to enjoy, like I have.\"\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By 1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s, poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eElephant Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e traces the efforts of individuals and organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby indigenous governments to create protective environments. One innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further studies.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book also covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow elephants live\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWays elephants protect their families\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eElephants' astonishingly intricate behavior\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePhysiology, life span, diet and more.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eElephant Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e is a fascinating book about how people and elephants can thrive in a shared environment.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAbout the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - School Library Journal  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Booklist  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jody Morgan (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2004-09-01","offer_id":46011494007039,"sku":"9781552975947","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_7923e303-c42a-4a79-bb36-020813a7e5e5.jpg?v=1723059179","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781552975947","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}