There is a magical place for rescued elephants in South America called Elephant Sanctuary Brazil (7) which currently provides a home for five “happy residents” (6) Maia, Rana, Mara, Bambi and Guillermina . One wouldn’t think the setting could be more idyllic but for a towering copaiba tree affectionately known as “The Lollipop Tree”. It first … Continue reading »
The African Baobab Tree is truly a wonder and a sight to behold. It was even featured in the children’s classic ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Having originated in Madagascar the baobab dispersed to Africa and Australia evolving into the towering “natural masterpiece” that it is today. (13) Humans, elephants and other animals … Continue reading »
One of the best parts about being an African elephant is enjoying the succulent benefits of the marula tree. Named “The Elephant Tree,” (3) (1) for the herds’ dedication to making the trek each summer to savor the “sacred marula fruit” (3) at peak harvest, these special trees attract the elephants. Their remarkable olfactory systems, … Continue reading »
On this special Sunday, 12 May 2024, create a Mother’s Day card that reflects the love you have for your mama, and elephants. This mother and baby elephant is easy to draw with the time-lapse video. For elephant lovers one and all! Happy Mother’s Day 2024 Protect Our Elephants … Continue reading »
Adine: “So, this is a tail hair.” Male voice: “Easy” Adine: “You can see he flaps it just like that.” (Elephant flapping his tail) Tigere: “Keeping all the flies away from him. So, that is one of the major issues for the tail hairs, is to keep out the flies, or, you know, the bugs … Continue reading »
Learn more about the fascinating elephant as HERD elephant orphanage manager, Tigere, and founder, Adine, take us on a video journey highlighting elephant hair & starring bull elephant Jabulani! Even little Khanyisa makes an appearance with her elephant blonde hair and white blue eyes peaking out from under her lush eyelashes. Tigere: “So here we … Continue reading »
“Throughout history, humans have threatened the survival of elephants. Poaching has killed staggering numbers of these powerful mammals.” “In Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park the elephant population was nearly wiped out completely. Only a rare natural trait seems to have saved a small number, tusklessness. Yet this evolutionary development could come at a high cost.” “In … Continue reading »
African elephants are amazing animals. Their feet and foot pads are designed to support their massive weight in a unique way. Even the cracks in their foot pads serve as identifying marks, similar to a human fingerprint. So one can track an elephant just as easily as one identifies tire tracks in the mud. The … Continue reading »
This little elephant appears to be rubbing her eye with her trunk. Perhaps she just discovered that skill as young elephants “must practice the complex coordination of the trunk” (1) to appreciate the numerous ways it can assist them. But for now this soothing rub seems to hit the spot. Other life lessons can wait til … Continue reading »