Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of ElephantsISBN: 978-0-8138-0676-1
Hardcover
582 pages
February 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: E-book
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Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal
kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of
elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology,
Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive
text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36
scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology,
husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known
today.
- Written by the foremost experts in the field
- Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants
- Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic
information
- Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference