new neighbors
Well, I guess I’ve done it now. I will probably be arrested for dog nabbing. Soon after arriving here, after Derrick abandoned me to return to his first home, a hungry suckling dog came scavenging … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Sanctuaries
thinking about the big picture
Things are progressing well with the care center -- lots of discussion, meetings and scouting the land. But this time around the process is quite different from when my Tennessee sanctuary dream was … [Read more...]
The Blue Eared King Fisher
One of the first birds I photographed on Elephant Lake was this stunning Blue Eared Kingfisher (BEK). The little guy may be small in stature but he has a huge attitude. When I set up my lakefront … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Sanctuaries
Scouting Around
While scouting the land today I found elephant boluses (dung) scattered along a granite hilltop on the care center property. The granite is spectacular, with sheered layers and huge natural … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Sanctuaries
tribesmen and internet signals
I woke at six--just as the morning light was creeping over the granite hilltop—feeling refreshed and happy as a clam! I went to sleep under a bed of stars and woke to birds singing and a fabulous … [Read more...]
Getting Settled In
This afternoon I said good-bye to Bangalore, piled my bags into Vishnu’s vehicle and headed out on yet another classic Indian adventure. Vishnu is a collaborating partner of the Care Center project … [Read more...]
Deepani Jayantha completed her course
Last month many of you chipped in to help cover a portion of travel expenses for Deepani Jayantha, Born Free’s country representative in Sri Lanka, to attend the Smithsonian Conservation Biology … [Read more...]
the start of a new year
My departure to India is fast approaching--really fast--I leave Jan 18th. I am grateful for your well wishes and support. It’s time to pack my bags, put the phone on “vacation,” make arrangements … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Sanctuaries
India Calls
It is time for me to return to Asia. My Elephant Care and Rehabilitation Center is calling. Learning from my past, I have decided to stop for a least one second to stand in the glow of this … [Read more...]
Elephants I have known, Elephants in the U.S., Sanctuaries
When Jenny Met Shirley
Jenny and Shirley first met each other in 1976 at the Carson and Barnes Circus winter quarters in Oklahoma. Jenny was a youngster, newly imported from Asia. Shirley was recovering from a broken leg … [Read more...]
Elephants I have known, Elephants in the U.S., Sanctuaries
Jenny and Shirley’s reunion
Recently, a friend emailed me a question: “During the filming of "The Urban Elephant" documentary, what was going on in your mind (and heart) when Shirley and Jenny were trying to get close to each … [Read more...]
Elephants I have known, Elephants in the U.S., Sanctuaries
Bunny
Bunny -- what a sensitive and loving lady. It was a joy to bring her to the Sanctuary. Her immersion into the habitat and bonds with the other elephants exceeded even our wildest dreams. She made an … [Read more...]
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