“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 1
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 1

If you have never discovered this delightful story before now is the time to become acquainted with young Amelia the elephant, Marvin the oxpecker and, of course, Dirk the elephant, who comes to appreciate that sometimes the most unlikely solutions from the most unlikely sources can somehow save the day!  With a message that still … Continue reading »

Earth Day 2023: ‘Invest in Our Planet’ For Generations to Come
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Earth Day 2023: ‘Invest in Our Planet’ For Generations to Come

Living in harmony with nature by consciously taking the necessary steps to ‘Invest in Our Planet’ can only ensure that present and future generations (including elephants) flourish. Wishing everyone a happy Earth Day 2023. Take a moment to share our message of elephant conservation and remember to Share the Planet.  ‘plant trees’ ‘Reduce plastic consumption’ … Continue reading »

Video Moment: Keep Calm and Carry On… Like an Elephant
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Video Moment: Keep Calm and Carry On… Like an Elephant

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 … Continue reading »

Sign the Wildlife SOS Petition as Moti the Bull Elephant Suffered a Needless Death
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Sign the Wildlife SOS Petition as Moti the Bull Elephant Suffered a Needless Death

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 »

Some Memories of Elephants & Irish Clover for this St. Patrick’s Day
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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 »

For Our Elephants: Celebrate World Wildlife Day 2023 as CITES Turns 50 on Their Shared Birthdays
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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 »

Happy Valentine’s Day From Elephant Spoken Here!
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Happy Valentine’s Day From Elephant Spoken Here!

To all elephant lovers: A vintage valentine to brighten your day.  Share your knowledge of elephant conservation with those around you on this holiday. Gifts, received and given, are much more than material things.   “I’ve a trunk full of love for you!”  Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Elephant Spoken Here       Image: cc … Continue reading »

Journey With Ginger the Elephant Through a Day in Her Life at Wildlife SOS
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Journey With Ginger the Elephant Through a Day in Her Life at Wildlife SOS

Ginger the elephant has come far from her days as a begging elephant on the streets of India before her 2021 rescue by Wildlife SOS. Despite her blindness and other frailties that come with years of abuse, Ginger is finding her way and embracing her new life as an elephant, as should be. Journey with … Continue reading »

Video Moment: Sleeping ‘Like Babies’ Through the Night Wildlife SOS’ Rescued Elephants Prove That Their Snoring Means Contentment, at Last
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Video Moment: Sleeping ‘Like Babies’ Through the Night Wildlife SOS’ Rescued Elephants Prove That Their Snoring Means Contentment, at Last

They say that #SanctuaryHeals and by the snores of these peaceful elephants at slumber one can surely attest to that. Especially coming from former performing (i.e. traumatized) elephants rescued from the streets of India. Now that they are safe and secure in their elephant sanctuary home at Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Center, India, … Continue reading »

HERD Elephant Orphanage Manager Delivers Impassioned Message to #StopSnaring as the Devastating Effects Not Only Impact Our African Elephants But the Ecosystem as Well
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HERD Elephant Orphanage Manager Delivers Impassioned Message to #StopSnaring as the Devastating Effects Not Only Impact Our African Elephants But the Ecosystem as Well

To witness an injured or dying baby elephant at the hands of poachers can turn ones life around. Their work at HERD, Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development Elephant Orphanage, is meant to save the lives of elephants not watch them slowly fade away. But sometimes the little elephants are too badly hurt and they are … Continue reading »