Wwf Wild Friends Elephants Never Forget

The fifth title in this utterly adorable series. When Emily finds an old photo of a little girl and a baby elephant playing together, she's amazed to discover that the little girl is her! The elephant in question has now grown up, and is living in Kenya's most famous national park, the Maasai Mara - so when Emily's parents plan a trip to Africa, she's determined to find her very first wild friend. Is the saying "an elephant never forgets" really true? Will Kihari remember Emily too?

The seventh title in this utterly adorable, totally WILD fiction series. Emily's fun-filled summer holiday in Florida is cut short when her mum gets an urgent call from the WWF. Soon they are exploring the Mexican coast, where Emily meets a new wild friend - baby dolphin Coral! But danger is just around the corner. Can Emily save Coral in time?

The fifth title in this utterly adorable series. When Emily finds an old photo of a little girl and a baby elephant playing together, she's amazed to discover that the little girl is her! The elephant in question has now grown up, and is living in Kenya's most famous national park, the Maasai Mara - so when Emily's parents plan a trip to Africa, she's determined to find her very first wild friend. Is the saying "an elephant never forgets" really true? Will Kihari remember Emily too?

A baby elephant is lost and alone in the forest, when a herd of buffalo comes along and takes him into their fold... so what is he now - elephant or buffalo? Inspired by a true story, this is a joyous tale that touches lightly on the themes of loss, adoption and integration.

When an elephant saved Sally Henderson's life in Botswana, it was to change her irrevocably. A passion to conserve this majestic species was ignited, and in 1990 she left Australia to join an elephant research project in the wilds of Zimbabwe. What follows is a remarkable journey into the world of Africa's elephants, and a deeply personal memoir of one woman's awakening and the choices she makes to follow her calling. Sally paints a rare and unforgettable portrait of a Herd and its matriarchs, and the perils they face in an unforgiving landscape further torn apart by civil strife. But it is the daily pleasures of being in their mighty presence that gives her story its countless wonders. Beautifully written, Silent Footsteps is a love letter to the spirit of Africa and a jubilant portrayal of the lives of elephants.

Fiction

'The memoirs of a self-confessed maverick wildlife biologist, full of fascinating information, and stories told with Rauf's inimitable caustic humour. A must for wildlife lovers and all who enjoy a unique read.'--Mark Tully Beginning with his interactions with Dr Salim Ali, the legendary ornithologist--who was also his grand-uncle--wildlife biologist Rauf Ali takes the reader on a journey through India's natural history and the beginning of ecological studies in India. Rauf was one of the first Indians to complete a PhD in wildlife biology--he researched the social behaviour of bonnet macaques in the forests of Mundanthurai region in Tamil Nadu. In the late 1980s, he was instrumental in setting up one of India's first Masters programmes in ecology, and later, as an ecologist, Rauf undertook the task of delineating Protected Areas in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats. He was also among the first to conduct environmental research in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and in this book, he provides eye-opening information on the environmental damage caused by the introduction of chital and other species alien to the region. Enlivening the narrative are anecdotes drawn from a career spanning over three decades: of encountering wild elephants; dealing with red tape; and whiskey-laced brainstorming sessions with students and Nobel laureates alike. Through these personal accounts, Rauf reveals the state of environmental conservation in India, and the complex relationship between locals, wildlife researchers and forest officials. He also emerges as a person who was influential in creating policies for the conservation of the environment and who had little patience for the corruption and bureaucratic processes that came in the way. Quirky, candid and informative, Running Away from Elephants is an invaluable addition to writings on natural history in India.