Elephants are sentient, emotional beings who, perhaps, have more humanity than humans. They still hold on to some of the vanishing virtues of the human race, such as patience—reflected in their unhurried pace; humility—as evident in their reputation of being gentle giants; and compassion—shown in their care for fellow herd members. Giant Hearts: Travels in the World of Elephants takes us into the world of the largest land animal on our planet. ...