GIANT HEARTS TRAVELS IN THE WORLD OF ELEPHANTS

Elephants are sentient,
emotional beings who, perhaps, have more humanity than humans. They still
hold on to some of the vanishing virtues of the human race, such as
patience—reflected in their unhurried pace; humility—as evident in their
reputation of being gentle giants; and compassion—shown in their care for
fellow herd members. Giant Hearts: Travels in the World of Elephants takes us
into the world of the largest land animal on our planet. In this anthology,
Jean-Philippe Puyravaud and Priya Davidar have brought writers— eminent
scientists, bestselling authors, veterinary doctors, photographers and
artists—who are bound by a common affection for elephants and their desire to
halt their extinction. Through articles comprising both personal anecdotes
and in-depth research, they bring out the need to adopt a gentler path
towards elephants. The book also reminds us that despite the superb advances
of science, we still know little about elephants; for instance their
curiosity for colours and shapes, as evidenced by the drawings made by
elephants that have been reproduced in this book. Giant Hearts makes a
fervent plea to humans to understand and appreciate other species and reverse
the present trend of animal extinction.