Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) has long been heralded as an ethical elephant sanctuary since founder Katherine Connor, and her husband Anon (6), provided a home for their first elephant in 2007. Follow along with one guest who shared (1) his visit to BLES and, decidedly, would love to go back. BLES lets the elephants … Continue reading »
A vision often becomes a reality, which is true of BLES. But not without a lot of blood, sweat and tears along the way. Since the founding of Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary (BLES) (3) in Sukhothai, Thailand in 2007 (6) Katherine Connor has come a long way. She is a survivor and has never given … Continue reading »
Liam Bartlett: “Damien Mander has become a shining star of the cause. But diamonds do not come much rougher or tougher. A Sydney publican’s son with a taste for danger.” “He first trained as a Navy clearance diver then a commander before spending three years in Iraq where he ended as an adviser to the … Continue reading »
“Today we are hunting down the rhinos to get to their horns before the poachers can.” “A big male has been hit with a tranquilizer dart and we have got to reach him quickly to make sure he doesnot do damage to himself or us.” (Anti-poaching team of men struggling to contain the darted … Continue reading »
You may be more familiar with the name Damien Mander from his most recent calling – Akashinga** (formally known as the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, now empowering the women of Africa to take roles as rangers on his anti-poaching force (4)) or from his 2023 marriage to American actress Briana Evigan (daughter of actor Greg Evigan … Continue reading »
There could be no better way to show your love for elephants than to sign up for, and take part in, the annual Wildlife SOS Ele Earth Walk ( the event runs through Monday, 7 October 2024). And there could be no more perfect day to join this “virtual run/walk to benefit Wildlife SOS’ elephants” … Continue reading »
A vintage International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) ad campaign / Public Service Announcement still sends a valid message home when it comes to animal welfare and that is that wild animal products or any parts of a wild animal (such as the skin or tusks of an elephant) should never be purchased by those … Continue reading »
World Elephant Day is a day to talk about elephants; to show our concern for them or to just share our love for them with others, in any way (social media, small gatherings, fundraiser events). Elephant Spoken Here was also born on this day, August 12th, in 2015, to advocate for both elephants in captivity … Continue reading »
Elephant Family confirmed earlier this year that King Charles and Queen Camilla will “formally continue as Joint Presidents of Elephant Family”. HRH Princess Eugenie of York as well as Sarah, Duchess of York, serve as patrons. (3) It was in 2003 that the late Mark Shand, Queen Camilla’s brother, founded Elephant Family. He … Continue reading »
Dear Elephants: World Wildlife Day 2024 is upon us once again. This year’s theme is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”. Our commitment is forever to you, our elephants. There have been advancements in elephant conservation due to the use of drones which locate poachers intent on annihilating you, our … Continue reading »