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...]
December 18, 2012 – E-Newsletter
I am back in Nepal. So much has happened during my first month here! I accepted a kind offer from the National Trust for Nature Conservation’s Biodiversity Conservation Center to live on-grounds. … [Read more...]
Back in Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal
Working in Asia the past two years I have learned a tremendous amount about how culture and tradition affect collaborative conservation efforts. Among the most important lessons is the need to ensure … [Read more...]
Sweetie Kali’s Water Trough
When Paspat, the mahout supervisor at National Trust for Nature Conservation, asked about a water trough for Sweetie Kali, I nearly fell off my chair. Seriously--- his question was a shocker because … [Read more...]
On Patrol
When Nandu learned that I wanted to accompany Sweetie Kali on her anti-poaching patrol he directed me to Ram Kumar who graciously cleared my request with Paspat, the mahout supervisor. Realizing how … [Read more...]
Fundraising for Sweetie Kali’s chain-free corral a success!
I am sincerely grateful, as I know are Sweetie Kali and the entire NTNC staff, for your generosity toward the creation of Sweetie Kali’s chain-free yard. The funds raised to date cover the cost of … [Read more...]
Update on Nepal pilot project
Starting on May 8th, 2012, I put everything on hold while I focused exclusively on Sweetie Kali’s new chain-free corral. The bandh (country-wide strike) caused a bit of delay in the beginning, forcing … [Read more...]
EAI’s May e-newsletter
Two exciting new projects are underway in Nepal! This e-newsletter kicks off EAI’s first fundraising projects for Nepal this year. I hope you will help make it a success by telling your friends and … [Read more...]
March update on India Care Center Project
From my lake-front office, Bannerghatta, India The two months since my arrival in India have been filled -- with meetings, brainstorming sessions, hiking through cinder-dry forests and continual … [Read more...]
Khan Kluay shows a softer side
I thought about renting a car on my next trip to Thailand but realized that would be silly because even though I would have convenient transportation at my finger tips, I would get lost everywhere I … [Read more...]
Returning to BLES
My time at BLES was supposed to be devoted to foot trimming for all the elephants and target training with Mee Chok. If I have learned anything during my travels in Asia, it is patience. Elephants … [Read more...]
An added benefit of non-invasive research
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit two more elephant facilities in Thailand. Anantara, near the Golden Triangle, was my first stop. Although long, the bus trip north was well worth … [Read more...]
