‘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 »
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 »
‘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 »
‘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 »
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 »
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 »
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: bunny rabbit has light brown fur with white patches; pink inner ears; brown button nose; black eyes, eyelashes, whiskers & wispy fur on top of head! Featuring: Bunny Rabbit portrait! Title: Bunny Rabbit, Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Animal Painting About the artist:“Hello, … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »