Video Moment: Elephants Gather at the River on a Lazy Afternoon in Africa
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Video Moment: Elephants Gather at the River on a Lazy Afternoon in Africa

Observe a herd of elephants gathering at the river on a lazy afternoon in Africa. Some meander along the riverbank, while others kick up dust in an effort to stay cool on this particular day. Are those wildebeest peacefully co-existing amongst their elephant friends? Enjoy the instrumental music and reflect upon the beauty of the … Continue reading »

Listen to ‘Flying Elephant’: Inspiring Orchestral Music Sending an Elephant Soaring into the Sky
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Listen to ‘Flying Elephant’: Inspiring Orchestral Music Sending an Elephant Soaring into the Sky

This uplifting arrangement by composer Spinozar, with the accompanying illustration, sends a hearty Tusker Elephant (and the hearts of elephant lovers), holding on to just a bundle of balloons, soaring up into the sky. Oh, that one day the impossible may be possible with our elephants escaping the cruel fate so many of them meet … Continue reading »

Video Moment, A Look Back: Singing, and Dancing, in the Rain; Two Bestie Sanctuary Elephants Twirl & Squeal in Delight in Afternoon Thunderstorm!
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Video Moment, A Look Back: Singing, and Dancing, in the Rain; Two Bestie Sanctuary Elephants Twirl & Squeal in Delight in Afternoon Thunderstorm!

It’s as If it were yesterday, watching Debbie and Ronnie, besties at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, twirling and dancing and squealing in delight (that’s trumpeting in elephant speak) as the rain came pouring down. What fun they had in their almost synchronized dance, pausing only to sling mud over their own backs! No taking shelter … Continue reading »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 4
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 4

‘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 … Continue reading »

There is No Stronger Love Than a Mama’s Love For Her Baby – Happy Mother’s Day to Humans and Elephants Alike!
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There is No Stronger Love Than a Mama’s Love For Her Baby – Happy Mother’s Day to Humans and Elephants Alike!

Agatha Christie said it best. “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” (3) As is typical of an elephant mama the moment she recognizes her son from a distance, … Continue reading »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 3
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 3

‘Whoops… ooommmmpppphhhh’ cried Amelia.     ‘The machines are coming!’ warned Marvin. ‘I can’t move! ‘Don’t panic. I’ll help you.’ (Marvin)   ‘Run, Amelia, run!’     ‘It’s okay, they’re slowing down, but we have to tell the herd!’ said Marvin   (The elephant herd confronts Amelia)  ‘You almost led them right to us.’   … Continue reading »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 2
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 2

‘Ooooooh, what is this?’ ‘It’s the world’s largest nest!’ ‘Awwwwkkkkkk!’ (Marvin falls in)   ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry!’ ‘CAAAAAWWWWWW!’     ‘Grab on!’     ‘Amelia! What are you doing?’ squawked Marvin ‘I don’t know.’     ‘It’s okay. I’ll help. I make nests all the time.’    ‘Well, it’s not a nest, … Continue reading »

“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 »

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 »

Are Tusks Vital to an Elephant’s Survival? Gorongosa National Park’s Research Reveals the Long-Term & Short-Term Effects of Tuskless African Elephants in Mozambique
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Are Tusks Vital to an Elephant’s Survival? Gorongosa National Park’s Research Reveals the Long-Term & Short-Term Effects of Tuskless African Elephants in Mozambique

“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 »