Original post: http://humaneeducation.org/blog/resource/5-elephants/
Elephants are complex, intelligent beings who have family units and a culture. Elephants are also some of the most-hunted animals on earth, as their tusks are highly sought after, they are considered “pests” or trophies by some, and they are captured and sold to be used for work, entertainment, or other purposes.
5 Elephants provides an overview of these amazing beings and some of the challenges and dangers they face. The book also shares the stories of five specific elephants: Echo, a wild elephant; Lucy, a lone elephant in a zoo; Tarra, an elephant used for entertainment who is now living at a sanctuary; Tusky, a travelling elephant used for entertainment; and Thandora, a zoo elephant who was given a new life in the wild.
A useful book for exploring our relationship with elephants and thinking critically about how we treat our fellow earthlings.
