Chain free, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts
March 29 The first two corrals at Kasara hattisar are finally ready. The air is charged with anticipation. Rescuing an elephant to sanctuary or releasing them from chains brings the same mix … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts
The framework for all six chain-free corrals at the Kasara hattisar is in place. Support and brace posts are concreted. Gateposts mark the entrance to each new corral. Heart work Eyeing the … [Read more...]
Elephants in Asia, Mahouts, Training
Himal Gaj is a six-year-old captive born elephant. His father is the dominant wild bull in the area. His mother is a wild born, captive resident of the elephant breeding center at Khosor, Chitwan, … [Read more...]
Elephants I have known, Elephants in the U.S., Tarra
Feb 14, 2014 Hi my dear Tarra, Happy Birthday! I can hardly believe you are turning 40. It just doesn’t seem possible, does it? I miss you babe, and hope you have a fabulous birthday! I sure … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia, Mahouts, Training
It’s easy to look at an elephant shackled by both front feet to the ground, with open wounds, and blame the mahout. But I challenge you to learn the facts. Elephants belong to hotel owners In … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia, Foot care, Mahouts
I'm back from Bardia. What an adventure! It was a 10-hour drive through mountains on rough roads. The 19-year-old driver of our rental truck scared the daylights out of all of us with his speeding, … [Read more...]
The competition between humans and elephants for space and resources has reached an all-time high in India. The problem stems from both species’ dependence on forest resources for … [Read more...]
Chain free, Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia
Chain-Free Hattisar Project National Trust for Nature Conservation – Biodiversity Conservation Center Chitwan, Nepal REPORT Project completed Jan 10, 2013 Department of National Parks and … [Read more...]
A hauntingly familiar sound of clanking chains passed by my window, so close I thought perhaps my wall would be crushed. The clink clink clink of cold metal bracelets was unmistakable; an escapee was … [Read more...]
Like another piece of discarded trash tossed to the side of the road, a young puppy lay prone, unnoticed. At first glance I thought she was dead but then I saw her labored breathing and heard her … [Read more...]
There are some memories that are etched so deeply in my mind that I will never forget them. Among them are the first day I stepped on-grounds at the Sanctuary, and the last day I stepped off. March … [Read more...]
Elephant welfare, Elephants in Asia, Other animals
I have held off writing this blog for weeks hoping that my experience was anecdotal. I also wondered if sharing my experience and expressing my concern could be beneficial or would simply broaden the … [Read more...]
