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Table of contents: The Asian elephant -- Asian elephant distribution -- How many Asian elephants? -- Asian elephant country -- Asian elephant bodies -- Food and feeding -- Asian elephant groups -- On the move -- Asian elephant communication -- Breeding -- Asian elephants at work -- Losing ground -- Asian elephants and farmers -- Meat and ivory -- Captives in crisis -- The zoo debate -- Conserving Asian elephants -- Focus on Sumatra -- Helping people help Asian elephants -- What can you do Summary: Discusses the plight of Asian elephants and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help First published: 2005 Website: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0413/2004000573.html