Temple elephant
June 1, 2010 Today I left Mudumalai for Coimbatore. Each place I stay has a distinct flavor, subtle differences that catch me by surprise. At first glance it seems that all the places are alike, … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Mahouts, Other animals
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
May 30 Finally…I have seen my first wild elephants. Two small herds: one with four females -- two adults with two young calves; the other with two young calves, two adults and an adolescent tusker. … [Read more...]
Changes for the Better
May 26 Today’s quest for knowledge about elephants living in captive environments in Asia took me to an ashram. Two elephants live here: a mature male and adolescent female. Both were gifts from … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Other animals, Sanctuaries
CUPA
May 24 I spent the day with Suparna Ganguly, a trustee of CUPA, Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, a well-respected animal welfare NGO doing fabulous work in India. In addition to running a dog … [Read more...]
Final Day in Assam
May 22 Yesterday was my last day with Dr. K. K. Sarma and his health camp team: Kalita (elephant owner and management expert), Manav (assistant vet to Dr. Sarma) and the ever-inspiring elephants of … [Read more...]
thought you would like to know
May 20 A few tidbits of information In India: Thik ase hobo (teak aw-say hobo) is a polite way to say NO Nehi nehi (nay nay) is the way to say YES Tika means OK Bicycles are a … [Read more...]
One Elephant at a Time
May 19 Yesterday’s camp left me feeling conflicted. These elephants, denied a natural life, yet living within their home range country, seem to be the ultimate in contradictions. Elephants … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Mahouts, Other animals, Sanctuaries, Training
Each Government Forest Camp and Wilderness Sanctuary is Different
May 18 Today’s health camp was held at Pabitora, a wilderness sanctuary where nine elephants reside. National parks and wilderness sanctuaries are government-run and hold different classifications, … [Read more...]
Elephants I have known, Honoring Memories
In memory of Barbara
May 18 In Memory of Dear Barbara, a Powerful Spiritual Teacher Today I thought… A person dreams a dream. That same person so completely believes in the dream, seeing it clearly in her mind … [Read more...]
thank you
May 18, 2010 what a wonderful surprise to wake up to so many Happy Birthday greetings, thanks so much! … [Read more...]
out in the field again!
Out in the field...what a concept, I love it. When I get back to internet access I will report in. In the meantime be assured that I am enjoying every minute of this fabulous adventure! Namaste … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Foot care, Mahouts, Other animals
So Much To Learn
May 17 I have spent the past several days traveling with Dr. K.K. Sarma, Ph.D., and his team of skilled veterinarians, assistants and driver, to various elephant health camps in Assam. I have seen … [Read more...]
