Itin: a Bornean elephant.

Kler, Jaswinder Kaur, Benoit Goossens and Marc Ancrenaz

ISBN 10: 9838121509 / ISBN 13: 9789838121507

Published by Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications, 2014., 2014

About this Item

Octavo, paperback,78 pp.,colour photographs. Aimed at younger readers, this book tells the story of a Bornean elephant named Itin. Primarily told through the eyes of Itin and his family, this book looks at the history of elephants in Borneo, their endangered status and the conversation efforts currently underway.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Itin: a Bornean elephant.
• Publisher: Kota Kinabalu: Natural History Publications, 2014.
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9838121509
• ISBN 13: 9789838121507
• Binding: Soft cover

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Synopsis

This is a story about Itin, an eight-year-old Bornean elephant who lives in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. In his journey of discovery, Itin learns from his mother and relatives about folklore that tells how elephants are revered by indigenous communities, and what he should expect once he leaves the herd. Written largely in Itin and his relatives’ voices, this book also covers facts on elephants including unique features, social behaviour and communication methods. This publication highlights threats that Bornean elephants face daily, such as when their migratory paths are blocked by changes in land use or other forms of development. It also describes some of the scientific and field work that is done to protect elephant habitats, and their long-term survival in a fragmented landscape. Peppered with colour pictures, Itin -- A Bornean Elephant, will hopefully inspire readers to better understand the plight of this endangered mammal, and what its future holds against a backdrop of increasing demands for a comfortable lifestyle.