Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animalkingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity ofelephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology,Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensivetext on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology,husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as knowntoday.
* * Written by the foremost experts in the field
* Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants
* Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemicinformation
* Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference