If not for his life as a begging elephant, Moti, a 35 year old bull, would certainly have been In his prime (in the wild, anyway). But for years Moti endured the hardships of a captive elephant, forced to give rides on unforgiving roads, scorching hot under his feet in the merciless Indian sun. What … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Some Memories of Elephants & Irish Clover for this St. Patrick’s Day
There could be no better way to celebrate this Irish holiday than with elephants. These elephant sculptures, covered with Irish clover, were featured, (3) by Elephant Family, at a beach on Inchydoney Island in West Cork, Ireland some time ago to raise awareness of the plight of our elephants. As we relive that memory let … Continue reading »
Gumball Machine Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Penny Candy Original Watercolor Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: gumball machine in light grey on dark grey stand; penny candy gumballs in red, blue, green & yellow Featuring: Vintage penny candy gumball machine! Title: Gumball Machine Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Penny Candy Original Watercolor Painting About the artist:“Hello, my name is Addison Quirk. I … Continue reading »
For Our Elephants: Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2023 as CITES Turns 50 on Their Shared Birthdays
Dear Elephants: World Wildlife Day is recognizing the 50th anniversary (3 March 1973) of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (5)) this year with their 2023 theme of ‘Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation’. It is no coincidence that WWD chose March 3rd as their birth date to ‘celebrate all … Continue reading »