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The Elephant’s Secret Sense – A compelling account of groundbreaking research into the hidden world of African elephants, revealing their extraordinary communication, intelligence and social lives.
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The Elephant’s Secret Sense: The Hidden Life of the Wild Herds of Africa by Caitlin O’Connell is a fascinating exploration of one of Africa’s most intelligent and iconic animals. Drawing on years of groundbreaking field research in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, O’Connell reveals the remarkable ways elephants communicate, navigate and maintain complex family relationships. Her pioneering work demonstrated that elephants use low-frequency vibrations and seismic signals transmitted through the ground, allowing them to communicate over vast distances in ways previously unknown to science.
Written for both general readers and wildlife enthusiasts, The Elephant’s Secret Sense blends scientific discovery with captivating stories from the African bush. O’Connell’s close observations of elephant behaviour provide an intimate glimpse into herd dynamics, maternal care, social hierarchies and survival strategies in harsh environments. Alongside the science are vivid descriptions of African landscapes and the challenges facing elephant conservation in the modern world.
Whether you have an interest in African wildlife, zoology, conservation biology or animal behaviour, this title offers an accessible yet authoritative account of one of nature’s greatest mysteries. The Elephant’s Secret Sense is an excellent addition to any natural history, conservation or African studies collection and is highly recommended for readers who enjoyed works by Cynthia Moss, Iain Douglas-Hamilton or Joyce Poole.
This 2009 trade paperback edition remains a sought-after introduction to elephant behaviour and modern wildlife research. It is ideal for students, conservationists, safari enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the intelligence and social lives of elephants.
Condition – Very Good
Clean, tight paperback with light shelf wear to the covers and slight rubbing to the corners and edges. The text block is clean with only minor handling marks. Inscription appears on the title page.
