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Elephants are not objects for human amusement. Using elephants as attractions ends when tourists refuse to visit cruel events -- such as the "elephant car wash" seen in this article. Are you … [Read more...]
One World...One Elephant at a Time
Elephants are not objects for human amusement. Using elephants as attractions ends when tourists refuse to visit cruel events -- such as the "elephant car wash" seen in this article. Are you … [Read more...]
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA)
Did you know: Carol Buckley was featured in Care2’s article “9 Women Who Are Saving the Planet” – alongside Jane Goodall and Dr. Sylvia Earle. Want to learn more about the Unchained documentary, … [Read more...]
“Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know.” -- Irene Pepperberg Here's a feel-good elephant story: A photographer stumbled upon a wild elephant … [Read more...]
"I always knew I would create a new base for elephants in the United States when the time was right and the right location presented itself. It is thanks to each and every one of you for your … [Read more...]
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA)
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA), located in Attapulgus, Georgia, provides a natural environment in which captive-held elephants can recover from past traumas and develop healthy bonds with … [Read more...]
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA)
Broker Walter Hatchett, board member Leslie Schreiber, CEO Carol Buckley and the ever faithful Java arrived at ERNA after an eight hour drive. They are all tired but very excited that the sale is … [Read more...]
A small step in the right direction: Sri Lanka has passed tougher laws for the benefit of elephant welfare. With the new laws, young elephants will now be entirely banned from physical work. Sri Lanka … [Read more...]
Revisiting an important blog, posted by Carol. Are mahouts to blame for elephant cruelty? Not necessarily. Mahouts are underpaid, devalued, and lack education for caring for elephants. We don’t place … [Read more...]
Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA), Elephants in the U.S., Sanctuaries
Two terrific fundraising sites are supporting the Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA) fundraising campaign. The Animal Rescue site is offering an opportunity to support ERNA and have your donation … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia
A new feature in National Geographic, “Captive Elephants Freed From a Life in Chains highlights EAI’s work in Nepal. Carol tells the magazine that “getting [the elephants] ‘chain-free and pain free’ … [Read more...]
A new documentary on the work of Carol Buckley and EAI improving elephant welfare throughout Asia has been selected for the 15th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. “Unchained” follows … [Read more...]
UNCHAINED a documentary by Alex Rivera has been selected by the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. This film documents the work done by Carol Buckley and Elephant Aid International freeing elephants from … [Read more...]