It is elemental that ivory belongs on elephants, not our shelves. The real world of course always makes things more complicated. Recent, high profile destruction of ivory stockpiles (China, U.S., Philippines) have […]
Elemental Ivory
Elephant Numerology
On New Year’s Eve, in his address to the nation, President Kikwete of Tanzania renewed his pledge to fight poaching, citing shocking new survey numbers: the elephant population in the huge Selous Game […]
Happy Holidays
I’m celebrating the holidays with carpal tunnel surgery tomorrow so this will be the last posting for this year! Meanwhile, check out the four programs listed below for great programs you may […]
The Intelligent Gift of Knowledge
Elephants are among the most intelligent creatures in the “animal world.” Some of their most remarkable acts of intelligence include empathy; highly complex social structures; the ability to recognize themselves in a […]
“White Gold”
A new documentary, which chronicles the plight of the endangered African elephant and black market for the animals’ ivory, is set to premiere in New York. The 38-minute film, “White Gold,” which […]
International March for Elephants — New York
Here are some scenes from the International March for Elephants in New York on Friday, October 4. Many elephant “champions” participated in the walk, which began on the West Side at 12th […]
The Elephant and the Tourist
Last Friday, the U.S. government issued a travel warning for Americans who are planning to travel to Kenya and for those who live in Kenya (click here). On Sunday, Kenya’s Interior Minister […]
Making Sense Out of the Senseless
The news from Nairobi is devastating. A senseless act of terror that killed and injured so many innocent people. The violence transcends the immediate horror of death and destruction. It will linger […]
