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, …
Name: SEEK Name Origin/Meaning: “…named after the indigenous ‘seeki’ tree that is ‘so strong’ the wood is used for ‘walking sticks’ for the community’s elders”. (2) Gender: Male Age When Rescued: one year old Date of Rescue: 31 December 2020, New Years Eve Location of Rescue: Nanyuki Where Now: RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Namunyak Wildlife …
Ireland has long held a tradition that, on St. Patrick’s Day, in celebration of their global presence and friendships with other nations they take part in the “greening of an iconic structure” (1) within that nation to symbolize their unique bond. In 2016, in Kenya, the sculpture of Ahmed the Elephant was one of those …
‘Look out!’ Marvin cries to the herd. ‘The machines are coming!’ ‘What do we do?!’ cry the elephants. ‘They’ve got Dirk!’ ‘Wait. What’s that sound? It sounds like…’ ‘Machines.’ ‘I can’t get free!’ shouted Dirk ‘Help me!’ “Amelia screams from the launch pad. Waaaaahhhhhhhhhooooo!’ ‘I can do …
In a perfect world all of our elephants would live as elephants in the wild and have the peace of knowing they were not hunted for what is basically their ‘upper incisors,’ albeit ivory.(1) If there were no demand for ivory, there would be no reason for poaching elephants. All reasonable humans realize that. The …
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: light & dark brown teddy bear, with black nose & eyes, red heart, blue green shadow Featuring: Teddy bear with heart on foot! Title: Heart Bear, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Teddy Bear Painting About the artist: “Hello, my name is Addison Quirk. I like to place …
In the southeast Asian country of Myanmar, formally called Burma, the birth (in July 2022) of a white elephant is being celebrated. With eyes the color of pearls, and the characteristic ‘big ears, plantain branch-shaped back, white hair, distinctive tail, auspicious plot signs on the skin’ and the unique number of ‘claws, five …
In the port town (3) of Dikson, the ‘northernmost settlement’ in Russia, lived a little polar bear named Monetochka. She found herself in serious trouble when an empty tin of condensed milk became stuck in her mouth as the ‘lid clamped down on her tongue’. She had become emaciated as she was unable to eat …
The male elephant was able to tolerate his time in captivity as long as he had his female companion, Saheli. But suddenly one day Saheli died and Kaavan was never the same again. They had spent 22 years together in the Islamabad Zoo and at that age elephants are in the prime of their lives. …
As Elephant Spoken Here turns five today,12 August 2020, our passion for elephant conservation has not abated. For our elephants need us, even more. Over the past several years poignant demonstrations have taken place across the globe in cities like Toronto (Canada), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Johannesburg (South Africa) Nairobi, (Kenya, Africa) and in NYC (USA). …
“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 »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: golden brown corn dog, light tan stick, light green wasabi sauce Featuring: A deep fried corn dog on a stick, with a ripple of wasabi sauce! Title: Corn Dog With Wasabi Sauce, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting Featured at: ArtPal/Addison Continue reading »
“Kabu Elephant’s Life One Year After Rescued” Tom Oliver, Elephant Ambassador: “Now this is the lovely Kabu. Kabu has been here at the Elephant Nature Park (2) since September 2015.” “When she was a bub she had to accompany her mother who was forced to work in the illegal logging trade.” “And when … Continue reading »
What Makes This Sweet Elephant Unique: This little elephant is a very rare albino. As an albino elephant her skin is especially sensitive to sunlight. To compensate, Khanyisa has been known to find the best sunshade underneath the larger elephants or at least beside them to block out the intensity of the sun! Her carer, … Continue reading »
Name: Khanyisa Name Origin/Meaning: ‘Light’ or ‘Sunshine’ in Shona language (“As she took her first steps out into the lush green gardens of the orphanage, she looked so peaceful and almost angelic, with the morning sunshine emphasising all the colours of her surroundings and her unique self. Adine decided to name her Sunshine, and … Continue reading »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: white bread with light tan crust; purple grape jelly & tan/light brown peanut butter Featuring: yummy peanut butter & jelly sandwich! Title: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Original Watercolor by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting Featured at: ArtPal/Addison SOLD!!! Continue reading »
If you don’t know orphaned baby elephant Khanyisa who was rescued following an appalling snaring incident we’d like to introduce her to you now. This is a look back to February 2020 on this less talk, more action cc video from HERD, starring Khanyisa the Brave*, the rare albino elephant who was just over four … Continue reading »
Dear Elephants: Elephant Spoken Here was following in giant footsteps by choosing the 12th of August as our inaugural day. That goes without saying. The footprints that cause us the most concern, however, are yours, our elephants. Protecting your species from the endless greed of poachers. Saving your species from human elephant conflict when more … Continue reading »
The USPS will be dedicating their new ‘Elephants Forever Stamp’ on World Elephant Day, (& Elephant Spoken Here’s 7th Anniversary!) 12 August 2022, at The Elephant Discovery Center in Tennessee. This will be a weekend long celebration including both in-person and virtual events#. Host: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Location of Event: The Elephant Discovery … Continue reading »
There is still time to qualify for the ‘raffle draw’ that corresponds with this event. “Trails for Trunks: A HERD World Elephant Day Event” “Join us for a fun celebration of life and elephants over the weekend of World Elephant Day 12-14 August 2022. Walk, run, cycle, swim, dance… do any form of exercise … Continue reading »