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Speaking to an Elephant: and Other Tales from the Kadars

This collection of unusual folklore features the world of the Kadars, a indigenous community in South India. These stories recall ways of living in forest habitats that hold important lessons for all those interested in conservation. Textured illustrations by Matthew Frame bring alive the world of animals and foliage in a tropical forest.

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