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A lavishly illustrated celebration of these glorious land animals-and a poignant lament for their futureElephants are among the most beloved of all creatures. Their behavior can seem almost human, from their complex social interactions to their need to mourn their dead. They are also among the most persecuted of animals, subjected to untold cruelty at the hands of humans down through the ages. In this stunningly illustrated book, Errol Fuller provides a rich and moving portrait of Elephants, exploring their natural history, the legends that have grown up around them, their unique place in art and literature, and their urgent need for protection today.Fuller traces the evolution of these majestic land animals from prehistoric mammoths and mastodons to today's African and Asian Elephants, and looks at Elephant behavior, herd dynamics, and social life. He examines the role of Elephants in cultures around the world, from folklore and fine art to the exploitation of Elephants as war machines and circus animals. Fuller also discusses the importance of conservation, warning that continued poaching and habitat degradation could send these iconic animals the way of the Dodo.Featuring many evocative photos never before published, Elephant is a fittingly exquisite tribute to these breathtaking creatures.

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Les herpèsvirus endothéliotropes des éléphants (EEHV) provoquent une maladie hémorragique aiguë hautement létale chez l’éléphant d’Asie (Elephas maximus) en captivité mais aussi chez les animaux sauvages. Trois types d’EEHV ont été identifiés chez l’éléphant d’Asie et quatre autres chez l’éléphant d’Afrique (Loxodonta africana). Classés parmi les Betaherpesvirinae, les analyses phylogéniques plaident pour la création d’une nouvelle sous-famille, les Deltaherpesvirinae. Rare chez l’éléphant d’Afrique, la maladie hémorragique aiguë est une préoccupation majeure chez son congénère asiatique et elle est considérée comme une menace pour l’espèce. La prévalence et la mortalité chez les animaux sauvages restent inconnues mais la maladie touche jusqu’à 25% des jeunes individus en captivité avec une évolution rapide et fatale dans 80% des cas. Les symptômes sont variés et non spécifiques. L’hémogramme montre une monocytopénie et une thrombocytopénie. L’autopsie révèle des hémorragies massives et généralisées. Le diagnostic requiert le recours à la PCR. La transmission virale et la pathogénie restent méconnues. Hébergé sous forme latente chez de nombreux adultes, le virus est excrété de manière sporadique, notamment via les sécrétions nasales. Le développement de la maladie pourrait être lié à une déficience de la réponse immunitaire. La virémie peut être détectable plusieurs jours avant les symptômes. Fortement distribué dans les cellules endothéliales, le virus est retrouvé dans tous les organes internes. La sévérité de la maladie est corrélée à la charge virale sanguine. Le traitement repose en priorité sur la fluidothérapie et l’administration de plasma et d’antiviraux. Les analgésiques, antibiotiques et anti-inflammatoires sont aussi conseillés. En l’absence de vaccin, un contrôle sanguin régulier chez les animaux à risque permet la détection précoce d’une virémie et un traitement immédiat. Vu la gravité de cette maladie et les nombreuses inconnues qui persistent, il est important de renforcer la recherche et la collaboration entre spécialistes.

Elephas maximus --- EEHV --- Herpèsvirus endothéliotropes des éléphants --- maladie hémorragique --- Sciences du vivant > Médecine vétérinaire & santé animale

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In this volume of 15 articles, contributors from a wide range of disciplines present their analyses of Disney movies and Disney music, which are mainstays of popular culture. The power of the Disney brand has heightened the need for academics to question whether Disney’s films and music function as a tool of the Western elite that shapes the views of those less empowered. Given its global reach, how the Walt Disney Company handles the role of race, gender, and sexuality in social structural inequality merits serious reflection according to a number of the articles in the volume. On the other hand, other authors argue that Disney productions can help individuals cope with difficult situations or embrace progressive thinking. The different approaches to the assessment of Disney films as cultural artifacts also vary according to the theoretical perspectives guiding the interpretation of both overt and latent symbolic meaning in the movies. The authors of the 15 articles encourage readers to engage with the material, showcasing a variety of views about the good, the bad, and the best way forward.

Zeus --- snowmen --- adaptation --- family jewels --- motherhood --- feminist political economy of media --- Lilo &amp --- music --- children --- heroism --- princess --- transnational media --- feminist film criticism --- EPCOT --- stereotyping --- applause --- family function --- queer --- gender --- entertainment --- masculinity --- fireworks --- diversity --- world --- coping mechanisms --- appropriation --- selflessness --- snowflake --- Megara --- Pixar --- Walter Benjamin --- cultivation --- gender nonconformity --- Disney --- Elsa --- enchantment --- witches --- empowered mothering --- cultural studies --- bullroarer --- postfeminism --- storms --- imperialism --- magic --- matrix of domination --- sexuality --- beauty --- children’s media --- fertility --- boobs and boyfriends --- girls --- parthenogenesis --- Polynesia --- coloniality --- commodification --- Marshmallow --- content coding analysis --- colonialism --- Moana --- Let it Go --- non-binary --- Africana --- family roles --- hypermasculinity --- media criticism --- cultures --- political economy of film --- mean girls --- death --- engagement ring --- Olaf --- intersectionality --- Hercules --- sounds --- Kristoff --- Dumbo --- hegemony --- park --- alternative royals --- prince --- girl cartoon --- pink elephants --- Stitch --- gender stereotypes --- standing ovation --- gender roles --- wedding toast --- diamond --- content analysis --- family structure --- feminism --- family --- Children's films --- Psychological aspects. --- Social aspects. --- Walt Disney Company --- Influence. --- Juvenile films --- Motion pictures for children --- Moving-pictures for children --- Video recordings for children --- Motion pictures --- Disney Studio --- 迪斯尼公司 --- Mei guo di shi ni gong si --- 美國迪士尼公司 --- Walt Disney Productions --- 21st Century Fox (Firm)