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National Pumpkin Day 2024: A Day For Discriminating Elephants!
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National Pumpkin Day 2024: A Day For Discriminating Elephants!

For elephants with discriminating tastes partaking of mini pumpkins on National Pumpkin Day  can be quite a feast! And Sukari (4) makes it clear she is enjoying her tasty treats.  For those of us who love elephants and will spend the afternoon in a pumpkin patch, there can be no better way than to carry … Continue reading »

Juvenile Non-Fiction Book Review: An Elephant Grows Up by Anastasia Suen
Read About Elephants: Books For Children Who Love Elephants

Juvenile Non-Fiction Book Review: An Elephant Grows Up by Anastasia Suen

Wild elephant families are special and unique and this juvenile non-fiction book, “An Elephant Grows Up by Anastasia Suen,” does a fine job portraying them in such a light.  The illustrators, Michael L. Denman and William J. Huiett, definitely enhance the story with their artistic renderings of the elephants. While not including the entire life … Continue reading »

“South For the Winter,” Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
A Gallery of Ele Art : Original Elephant Artwork Featuring Elephant Paintings, Elephant Drawings, Etc., In All Mediums

“South For the Winter,” Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: Original Watercolor Elephant Painting

Artist: Addison Size: 5 x 7 Medium: Watercolor Colors: A light Grey elephant with companions (a two toned green turtle & a light brown, white-tailed bunny rabbit) are sitting upon a light brown log. Above is the grey whale pictured against a pale blue white sky. The ground beneath them is green mottled with lighter green & … Continue reading »

There is Still Time to Participate in the Wildlife SOS Ele Earth Walk, Now in Progress, on This National Elephant Appreciation Day 2024!
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There is Still Time to Participate in the Wildlife SOS Ele Earth Walk, Now in Progress, on This National Elephant Appreciation Day 2024!

There could be no better way to show your love for elephants than to sign up for, and take part in, the annual Wildlife SOS Ele Earth Walk ( the event runs through Monday, 7 October 2024). And there could be no more perfect day to join this “virtual run/walk to benefit Wildlife SOS’ elephants” … Continue reading »

Video Moment, A Look Back: Attention Grabbing IFAW PSA Still Drives the Message Home Using an “Elephant” in the Role of a Jumbo Jet Coming in For A Rough Landing
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Video Moment, A Look Back: Attention Grabbing IFAW PSA Still Drives the Message Home Using an “Elephant” in the Role of a Jumbo Jet Coming in For A Rough Landing

A vintage International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) ad campaign / Public Service Announcement still sends a valid message home when it comes to animal welfare and that is that wild animal products or any parts of a wild animal (such as the skin or tusks of an elephant) should never be purchased by those … Continue reading »

Elephants and Trees Part 5: Trees Provide More Than a Canopy For Elephants: Ana Trees
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Elephants and Trees Part 5: Trees Provide More Than a Canopy For Elephants: Ana Trees

In the wilds of Africa one cannot image a more classic sight than that of a majestic tusker elephant reaching high into a tree, hind legs stretching (as if on tippy toes), trunk reaching for the prize that is the fruit or seed pod that will satisfy his hunger, at least for a little while.  … Continue reading »

“Cat Blind Spot,” Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Animal Painting
A Gallery of Addison Art: Original Artwork Featuring Paintings, Drawings, Etc., In All Mediums Including Watercolor

“Cat Blind Spot,” Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Animal Painting

Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Cat has yellow fur with cream patches on his face, pink button nose and striking emerald green eyes with black pupils; red lady bug has black spots and antenna    Featuring: Cat looking cross-eyed at ladybug atop his nose! Title: “Cat Blind Spot,” Original Watercolor Painting by … Continue reading »

Happy 9th Anniversary Elephant Spoken Here on this World Elephant Day 12 August 2024!
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Happy 9th Anniversary Elephant Spoken Here on this World Elephant Day 12 August 2024!

World Elephant Day is a day to talk about elephants; to show our concern for them or to just share our love for them with others, in any way (social media, small gatherings, fundraiser events).  Elephant Spoken Here was also born on this day, August 12th, in 2015, to advocate for both elephants in captivity … Continue reading »

Create This Wire African Elephant Wall Hanging, With Tusks, For World Elephant Day!
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Create This Wire African Elephant Wall Hanging, With Tusks, For World Elephant Day!

Make this World Elephant Day fun, whilst learning about elephants, by creating a work of art out of wire to hang on your wall!  This easy elephant craft idea (2) (adult supervision required) is featured on the World Elephant Day website (2) and Orsi has taken it a step farther by not only creating the … Continue reading »

King Charles and Queen Camilla Will Carry On as Joint Presidents at Elephant Family as the Charity Remembers The Queen’s Brother, the Late Mark Shand
Royalty With a Cause or Royal Connections For Elephants

King Charles and Queen Camilla Will Carry On as Joint Presidents at Elephant Family as the Charity Remembers The Queen’s Brother, the Late Mark Shand

Elephant Family confirmed earlier this year that King Charles and Queen Camilla will  “formally continue as Joint Presidents of Elephant Family”.  HRH Princess Eugenie of York as well as Sarah, Duchess of York, serve as patrons. (3)       It was in 2003 that the late Mark Shand, Queen Camilla’s brother, founded Elephant Family. He … Continue reading »