Asier Larramendi, Marco P. Ferretti

Elephants and Their Fossil Relatives (eBook, PDF)

A 60 Million Year Journey

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The ultimate illustrated guide to elephants and their prehistoric relatives Today, only three species of elephants survive-the African savanna elephant, the African forest elephant, and Asian elephants. Yet the true scale of the proboscidean order, which includes living elephants and their extinct relatives, is far more expansive, spanning 60 million years of evolution and five continents. This book provides a comprehensive look at proboscidean biology and evolutionary history, describing the characteristics of every known species and revealing an incredible array of adaptations, from variations in tusks and trunks to specialized teeth. With stunning illustrations by Shu-yu Hsu, Elephants and Their Fossil Relatives is the essential reference guide to the most remarkable animals ever to walk the earth.

• Brings together all known elephant species and their fossil relatives in a single volume
• Covers more than 230 extinct species ranging in size from creatures no larger than a chihuahua to colossal giants weighing up to three times the mass of modern elephants
• Features hundreds of stunning full-color illustrations and cutting-edge 3D reconstructions-many restored for the first time
• Delves into the biology and behavior of modern elephants, answering key questions about their anatomy, behavior, and profound impact on human culture
• Draws on groundbreaking studies of ancient proteins, isotopes, and DNA
• A must-have for elephant lovers everywhere

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780691277653
• Artikelnr.: 72646793

Autorenporträt

Asier Larramendi is an authority on extinct elephants and the General Director of Eofauna Scientific Research, renowned for his contributions to proboscidean morphometrics and the comparative anatomy of tetrapods. Marco P. Ferretti is associate professor of paleontology at the University of Camerino in Italy and has conducted fieldwork across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.