Mahouts ride bareback on their elephant for safety reasons. Please read the post in its entirety to understand that anti poaching patrol elephants working in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, live a much … [Read more...]
Love is Love; Species is Irrelevant
For as long as I can remember I have been blessed with a loving human family and an affinity for nonhuman animal companions. With six kids in the family my Mom had her hands full, but she indulged my … [Read more...]
So Many Lost
World Animal Day was created to help raise the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the globe. It is befitting to commemorate this day by paying tribute to four elephants in Nepal who … [Read more...]
Remote Foot Trimming – Nepal
Recently I had the opportunity to provide emergency foot care for an elephant in Nepal. I am currently in the US and Chanchal Kali, the elephant with the split nail, lives in Nepal. The injury was not … [Read more...]
How to Be a Responsible Ele-Tourist
These photos of captive-held elephants in Asia are not unique. I am posting them to document what happens when an elephant is struck on the head with a stick, ankus (elephant hook), axe or other … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Mel Kali
In 2013, Mel Kali, the senior member of the National Trust for Nature Conservation's elephant herd, fell ill. It was winter, it was cold and she was suffering from pneumonia. Being in her early 70s … [Read more...]
Life Is Good In Attapulgus!
I have no photo to post, no video to stream but a need to share one of the many reasons I love living in Attapulgus, GA. This morning I received a phone call from the local Post Office. The … [Read more...]
In Memory of Hanako
When I met Hanako less than two months ago, it was obvious to me that she was nearing the end of her life. Hanako had spent close to seven decades in one of the most deprived environments I've … [Read more...]
Nature At Her Finest
Sitting on my deck one late afternoon overlooking the gently flowing Buffalo River, I settled into the calm of nature listening to the many birds whose voices filled the air. One particular bird, a … [Read more...]
Hanako
Three days have passed since I was in Japan to meet Hanako and assess her welfare. Hanako has lived at the Inokashira Park Zoo for the majority of her 69 years. Her small concrete exhibit, … [Read more...]
The Measure of Success
EAI's Chain Free Means Pain Free project, which frees elephant from chains is the first of its kind in Asia. Honestly I was surprised to learn that such an effort had never before been attempted for … [Read more...]
Elephant Slaves
Another predawn awakening, like a recurring dream. I’m woken abruptly from a deep sleep by the heart wrenching cries of a suffering elephant. All I can do is swing open my window and yell into the … [Read more...]
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