World Elephant Day, August 12, 2017. This is the fifth World Elephant Day, a global event launched in 2012. This year numerous organizations dedicated to elephants are honoring this day in a […]
The Ivory Game

Thursday, November 4, Netflix will premier on its service the award-winning documentary, The Ivory Game (link to full press kit). The Ivory Game (link to website) poses the dark world of ivory […]
Living Dinosaurs

Could elephants really become extinct in our lifetimes? Media coverage is now referring to elephants as “living dinosaurs.” An oxymoron? Not really. More of a prediction. A grim future for elephants is […]
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 Soul of Giving

It’s “Giving Tuesday.” Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we return to the spirit of the season, giving thanks, celebrating that which nourishes our souls and opening our hearts and wallets for […]
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 […]
Mara Elephant Project

The Masai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya is perhaps the most famous game reserve in all of Africa. A rich ecosystem of grassy plains, riverine forests and high escarpments provides for […]
Wild about WildAid

There are a number of impactful organizations working to protect, understand and educate people about elephants. (Go to Experts page for links to many of them.) One of my favorites is WildAid. […]
Samburu Elephants

Samburu (National Reserve in northern Kenya) is one beautiful expanse of grassy, acacia-covered desert, surrounded by mountains and divided by the palm-fringed Ewaso Ng’iro River. One of my favorite memories is reflected […]