One World...One Elephant at a Time
Thailand, a country about the size of Texas, is home to 66 million people and approximately 4,000 elephants. Recently, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry announced plans to use … [Read more...]
A painful contrast exists between the suffering and joy experienced by captive-held elephants. My heart aches for the hundreds of elephants swept from safety into the monsoon-fed floodwaters in … [Read more...]
Today is Mundi's nine month anniversary at ERNA. Last night was an opportunity of a lifetime to deepen her trust in me. With the warming weather, all three elephants are wandering deeper into the … [Read more...]
EleDiaries, Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA), Other
I wish you all could have been a squirrel perched on a tree branch last night to witness the boisterous display that preceded the night feed. It was glorious. For only the second night in the … [Read more...]
As the rain blows forcefully through my back deck, causing wind chimes to crash and rattle noisily, and thunder rumbles in the distance, Mala coils up at my feet. She is deeply unnerved by … [Read more...]
Mundi is genuinely content and feels safe in her new situation, as demonstrated by her play behavior. Mala, Samie, and I sat on the grass, beside the barn, just outside the night yard where … [Read more...]
Mundi moving to Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) gives us a perfect opportunity to discuss the cohabitation of African and Asian elephants in captivity. In the wild African and Asian elephants … [Read more...]
Last night I was treated to the sweetness of Bo, a memory forever embedded in my mind and my heart. Feeding the elephants in the dark of night is always a surreal experience for me. I cherish the … [Read more...]
Each day is filled with so much joy and so many surprises, writing it down usually escapes me because one wonder is quickly followed by another. But what happened today feels extraordinary, requiring … [Read more...]
When I claim that elephants come first in everything we do, I am not exaggerating. With that philosophy we clearly know what decision should be made in all situations concerning our elephants. This … [Read more...]
Let's talk about stereotypical behavior, what it is and why captive-held elephants engage in it. The facts might surprise you. Self-stimulatory or stereotypic behavior is defined as the repetition … [Read more...]
In the 47 years that I have been blessed to be around elephants, they never cease to amaze me. They demonstrate every day that they are not only intelligent, but highly evolved, sentient beings who … [Read more...]
