Wild baby elephants are more vulnerable in their first year of life than one might think. Just surviving the crossing of a raging river can be quite a feat. But when members of their own elephant herd turn against them the situation is often dire. It is a cruel act of nature one will never … Continue reading »
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What is a “Head Waggle”? Elephant Researcher Captures That Behavior on Film as Well as Other Elephant Behavior at Play!
As we look into the world of elephant behavior it is fascinating to observe these highly intelligent creatures, the way they communicate with each other and with humans, too! Dr. Joyce Poole of Elephant Voices takes us up-close with three different scenarios of elephants at play. In one instance Joyce explains that by doing a … Continue reading »
If Humans Were More Like Elephants… #BehaveMoreElephant, Wisdom from Elephants to Carry Us Through Life
While humans may not agree on a number of things in life what should present no dilemma is how elephants exemplify a model of behavior to which we should all aspire. Elephant Spoken Here has long shared our love of elephants and our feelings of how almost perfect they truly are. If humans were more … Continue reading »
Elephants Can Be Our Touchstones During Difficult Times
As humans, as we find ourselves facing situations we don’t understand or dissimilar from those we had yet to encounter, (such as the COVID-19 outbreak that is sweeping the globe right now) and discover that the routines we found comfort in are no longer possible, it can seem quite disconcerting and bleak. We may seek … Continue reading »