Research at Anantara
Josh Plotnik, PhD, heads elephant research at Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, Anantara Golden Triangle, Thailand. Josh conducted the mirror study at the Bronx Zoo I was fortunate to meet … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephant welfare, Mahouts, Research
An added benefit of non-invasive research
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit two more elephant facilities in Thailand. Anantara, near the Golden Triangle, was my first stop. Although long, the bus trip north was well worth … [Read more...]
Being With The Family
My days are filled with shadowing the "family" in the habitat and doing foot trimming and target training. I am having a blast! It really is a gift to be able to focus solely on these limited … [Read more...]
Chang Yim’s Progress Report
Chang Yim has been in training for less than two weeks. His progress has surprised everyone... except Karl and me. Lek returned to the Park today after being away for a few days. She commented on … [Read more...]
Foot care, Mahouts, Sanctuaries
the ENP pachyderm pedicure clinic is open
Nineteen elephants at ENP have been identified as candidates for foot care. The schedule is set to provide pachyderm pedicures at the hospital building twice daily. When I was in Thailand last June … [Read more...]
Chang Yim
Even though elephants have relative freedom at ENP, they are still living in a captive environment, necessitating that they learn basic behaviors, such as presenting their feet for trimming and their … [Read more...]
The TARGET of target training
A target is a tool -- a flexible pole with a spongy end -- used to shape behaviors. Its purpose is to create a focal point, a benign object for the elephant to focus on. To start, we touch Chang … [Read more...]
feeling at home
Everyday I intend to post an update but surprisingly there has been no time. My day starts at 6am. I am sure that those who know me laugh at the thought of me rising with the sun as I am a natural … [Read more...]
Rescue
November 21, 2010 One year ago today my life took an unexpected turn. At the time I would never have imagined that today, exactly one year later, I would be party to the rescue of an elephant in … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Sanctuaries, Tarra
CBS Assignment America
After the recent airing of a CBS Assignment America piece by Steve Hartman, many of you were seeking clarification. The statement that has caused confusion is toward the end of the piece when I … [Read more...]
Gratitude on so many levels
There has been a whirlwind of activity on the EAI website since it launched less than two weeks ago. The response to our mission, goals and programs has been outstanding. Our 2010 focus on Thailand, … [Read more...]
foot care kits
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us reach our goal to underwrite 40 elephant foot care kits! In less than 48 hours following the challenge from an EAI supporter, you did it -- you reached the goal! I … [Read more...]
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