Silent Thunder

In the Presence of Elephants

Autor*innen

• Katy Payne

Parameter

• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Sachliteratur
• Tiere

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The narrative centers on Katy Payne's groundbreaking discovery of elephants communicating through infrasonic sounds, offering a unique perspective on their social structures. As she conducts field research in Africa, her findings take a poignant turn when she confronts the culling of elephant families, prompting her to advocate for their protection. Blending scientific observation with personal growth, the book highlights Payne's journey and the insights gained from her interactions with both the elephants and local Africans, emphasizing a deep commitment to wildlife preservation akin to the works of Matthiessen and Goodall.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Paperback