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...]
Chain Free in Thailand
Lotus stood perfectly still while her mahout removed the chain from her ankle. Next came Pang Dow and, last, Wassana, a land mine victim who lost part of her foot several years ago in an … [Read more...]
THAILAND HERE WE COME!
After nearly two years of preparation and numerous setbacks our chain-free corral project In Thailand is scheduled to begin July 12th. In October 2013, I visited two sites–Friends of the Asian … [Read more...]
Male Elephants in Captivity
Caring for male elephants in captivity is a challenge at best. Attempts to provide a quality of life within the parameters dictated by their captivity produce poor results. Their size, natural … [Read more...]
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