Timeless Interview: Bob Barker, A Lifelong Friend of Elephants, Shares His Message of Compassion For Animals & His Commitment to Helping Them: Part 1
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Timeless Interview: Bob Barker, A Lifelong Friend of Elephants, Shares His Message of Compassion For Animals & His Commitment to Helping Them: Part 1

Bob Barker has long served as a voice for our elephants in captivity, a friend of elephants, if you will. As his 99th birthday (December 12th) approaches, we would like to show our appreciation of Mr. Barker’s lifelong commitment to helping animals (especially our wild elephants & our captive elephants) by posting this timeless interview of … Continue reading »

Timeless Song ‘Mother of Africa’ by Dave Matthews Band Celebrates Elephants, Nature & Life on the Splendorous Continent
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Timeless Song ‘Mother of Africa’ by Dave Matthews Band Celebrates Elephants, Nature & Life on the Splendorous Continent

The song ‘Mother of Africa’ was initially written (by Dave Matthews et al.) and recorded for the documentary film Naledi: A Baby Elephant’s Tale” (1) It was later reintroduced during a visit the musician made to an elephant sanctuary in North Kenya to support their cause.(3) Discover the soul of their song about elephants. Listen … Continue reading »

Video Moment, A Look Back: Reteti Elephant Sanctuary Garners Support From Musician To Highlight Their Cause
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Video Moment, A Look Back: Reteti Elephant Sanctuary Garners Support From Musician To Highlight Their Cause

Reteti Elephant Sanctuary understands elephants, and their place in this world as a keystone species. Their story is worth making headlines again. It never hurts to have a renowned musician on one’s side. Dave Matthews is a native of the African continent for which he has shown such care. And that caring nature shows with … Continue reading »

Birth of Rare White Elephant is Celebrated in Myanmar
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Birth of Rare White Elephant is Celebrated in Myanmar

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 … Continue reading »

Video Moment, A Look Back: Rescued Logging Elephant, Maimed by Accident Aged Two, Enjoys Peaceful Life at Thailand Sanctuary
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Video Moment, A Look Back: Rescued Logging Elephant, Maimed by Accident Aged Two, Enjoys Peaceful Life at Thailand Sanctuary

“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 »

KHANYISA: Elephant of the Week at HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa: ‘Sunshine’: Part 2
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KHANYISA: Elephant of the Week at HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa: ‘Sunshine’: Part 2

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 »

KHANYISA: Elephant of the Week at HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa: ‘Sunshine’: Part 1
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KHANYISA: Elephant of the Week at HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa: ‘Sunshine’: Part 1

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 »

Meet Little Ele Khanyisa the Brave, Rescued By HERD Elephant Orphanage, South Africa: A More Action, Less Talk Video!
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Meet Little Ele Khanyisa the Brave, Rescued By HERD Elephant Orphanage, South Africa: A More Action, Less Talk Video!

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 »

Happy Anniversary!: Elephant Spoken Here was born on World Elephant Day, August 12th, Seven Years Ago
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Happy Anniversary!: Elephant Spoken Here was born on World Elephant Day, August 12th, Seven Years Ago

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 »

RSVP & Join in the Fun!: The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is Hosting the USPS First Day Issue of the ‘Elephants Forever Stamps’ Event on World Elephant Day 12 August 2022
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RSVP & Join in the Fun!: The Elephant Sanctuary in TN is Hosting the USPS First Day Issue of the ‘Elephants Forever Stamps’ Event on World Elephant Day 12 August 2022

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 »