Elephants are memorable giants. They have great memories and are incredibly intelligent. Contrastingly, they can be incredibly gentle with their young, yet are one of the fiercest wild animals out there. Rattling the Cage- Steven M. Wise (2001): Explains how the failure to recognize the basic legal rights of chimpanzees and bonobos in light of modern scientific findings creates a glaring contradiction in our law while demonstrating the cognitive, emotional, and social capacities of these apes. The Elephant Whisperer is a heartwarming, exciting, funny, and sometimes sad memoir of Anthony’s experiences.

Hannah’s Dream- Diane Hammond (2008): A story about a zoo caregiver and his lone elephant that he tries to give a better life, by sending her to an elephant sanctuary. I must thank you for this beautiful book which has been done in a very professional manner and i will look forward to more of your Wildlife projects.translation:- "Hello Alwyn my parcel arrived safely - the book is GORGEOUS!! I am very proud and happy to have participated in this beautiful project thank you" Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II We have given short descriptions and broken the books up into categories, so if there is something specific you are looking for, it’s easier to find. Some people want to educate themselves more on the broad range of subjects involving elephants, while others just want to get lost in a story that brings them closer to elephants – so we took that into account. An elephant never forgets, but Lexington Willow can’t remember what happened before a tornado swept her away when she was a toddler. All she knows is that it landed her near an enclosure in a Nebraska zoo. And there an elephant named Nyah protected her from the storm. Elephants on the Edge: What Animals Teach Us about Humanity- G.A. Bradshaw (2010): Drawing on accounts from India to Africa and California to Tennessee, and on research in neuroscience, psychology, and animal behavior, G. A. Bradshaw explores the minds, emotions, and lives of elephants.

We often get asked for recommendations for animal and elephant books. Because education plays such a huge role in a better future for elephants, we are glad to provide a reading list to create an easy reference. The Eye of the Elephantrecounts the Owens’ struggle to save these innocent animals from decimation. A journey not only to supply the natives with ways of supporting their villages. But to cultivate support around the globe for the protection of elephants.

I received my 3 books today and they are amazing, so well done, thank you so much! Really exciting to finally see them." Pull up your Goodreads because we’ve got 18 truly amazing books about elephants for you to add to your TBR list.

The book is so full of beautiful pictures of Elephants that shows they are full of personality and just how majestic they truly are. I love it and so do my family." Elephants have created their very own sunscreen!After a river or swamp bath, they’ll throw mud and sand up and over themselves to protect their skin from the hot, burning sun. Clever! The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams. His uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill There is also a category labeled “Other.” This includes books about animals, emotion, and our relationships with them. Please know, while we have personally read many of these books, we have not read all of them. We also went off of recommendations from other “elephant people.”And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him. About life, loyalty, and freedom. Phoenix Zones: Where Strength Is Born and Resilience Lives – Hope Ferdowsian MD (2018): Combining compelling stories of survivors with the latest science on resilience, PHOENIX ZONES reveals the link between violence against people and animals and the biological foundation for recovery, peace, and hope.

Silent Thunder: In the Presence of Elephants- Katy Payne (1999): Memoir of scientific discovery beginning at the Washington Park Zoo where Kay Payne’s revolutionary work in the field of elephant communication began. These magnificent mammals spend between 12 to 18 hourseating grass, plantsand fruitevery single day! They use their long trunks to smell their food and lift it up into their mouth – yum! If you are a traveler, I would strongly discourage you from participating in tourism that involves washing, walking or riding elephants. Many of these programs have very fraught ethics and it’s difficult to tell the good from the bad.

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Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience and Recovery-Andrew Westoff (2012): An unflinching, visceral look at the emotional and physical damage—actual, real damage done to specific, individual apes—in some of America’s most notorious biomedical research labs. It is also the story of humans who were driven to provide them with refuge, retirement . . . and, ultimately, their inherent right to dignity. The Elephant’s Secret Sense: The Hidden Life of the Wild Herds of Africa- Caitlin O’Connell (2008): Catlin O’Connell’s fascinating story of her unexpected discovery of a previously unknown mode of elephant communication But as with all things in life, we don’t all agree about some of the books. Some people like some that others couldn’t even finish. Just because the book is on the list, doesn’t guarantee you’ll enjoy it. Please read a full review before dipping into the stories. Also remember, if you enjoy a book written by a researcher or conservationist, most have other books as well that you can look for.