One World...One Elephant at a Time
Chain free, Elephant welfare, Mahouts, 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...]
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 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
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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
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...]
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...]
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...]
A huge thank you to all who have already discovered the EAI site and contributed towards our exciting programs. For those who are not yet aware............ The Elephant Aid International site … [Read more...]
