Jon
Last year I had the honor of working with a young, energetic elephant named Jon. He was a recent rescue, living at Elephant’s World, a Thai-run facility outside of Bangkok. To my surprise, two … [Read more...]
Rock Quarry Activity in India
Recently I read a scathing online article criticizing the India government for failure to enforce an order it issued on January 9, 1991. The order states that “No quarry or quarry lease should be … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts
Sweetie Kali’s Water Trough
When Paspat, the mahout supervisor at National Trust for Nature Conservation, asked about a water trough for Sweetie Kali, I nearly fell off my chair. Seriously--- his question was a shocker because … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Sanctuaries
another possible care center in India
For the past two months I have been in communications with a well-established foundation interested in collaborating with Elephant Aid International on a care center in Northeast India. Early next … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts
On Patrol
When Nandu learned that I wanted to accompany Sweetie Kali on her anti-poaching patrol he directed me to Ram Kumar who graciously cleared my request with Paspat, the mahout supervisor. Realizing how … [Read more...]
Fundraising for Sweetie Kali’s chain-free corral a success!
I am sincerely grateful, as I know are Sweetie Kali and the entire NTNC staff, for your generosity toward the creation of Sweetie Kali’s chain-free yard. The funds raised to date cover the cost of … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts
Update on Nepal pilot project
Starting on May 8th, 2012, I put everything on hold while I focused exclusively on Sweetie Kali’s new chain-free corral. The bandh (country-wide strike) caused a bit of delay in the beginning, forcing … [Read more...]
One With The Storm
The storm blew in with little warning -- fierce, bending saplings to their breaking point. The wind swept fine particles from the dry, dusty roads and newly plowed fields to create a cloud of dust … [Read more...]
EAI’s May e-newsletter
Two exciting new projects are underway in Nepal! This e-newsletter kicks off EAI’s first fundraising projects for Nepal this year. I hope you will help make it a success by telling your friends and … [Read more...]
Forest Dwellers
Today’s foot trimming adventure was over the top, a marathon day with Dr. Gairhe---the senior government veterinarian---leading the way. Kiran and Chitran, the two vet tech/3rd year foot trimming … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Other animals
Wildlife SOS – INDIA
During this trip to India I basically sequestered myself in Bannerghatta, singularly focused on the care center project. As my pending departure loomed I realized that I had failed to visit other … [Read more...]
my Visa has run out
It’s hard to believe that my time in India---for now---is up because my visitor visa is about to expire. I admit that I thought by now the fencing would be in and the first elephant on her way. But … [Read more...]
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