Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants

Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of ElephantsElephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millennia. 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 fieldComprehensively covers both Asian and African elephantsComplete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic informationWell-illustrated and organized for easy reference