After the recent airing of a CBS Assignment America piece by Steve Hartman, many of you were seeking clarification. The statement that has caused confusion is toward the end of the piece when I … [Read more...]
Gratitude on so many levels
There has been a whirlwind of activity on the EAI website since it launched less than two weeks ago. The response to our mission, goals and programs has been outstanding. Our 2010 focus on Thailand, … [Read more...]
EAI is Live!
A huge thank you to all who have already discovered the EAI site and contributed towards our exciting programs. For those who are not yet aware............ The Elephant Aid International site … [Read more...]
continuing my work
Since my return from Asia in July I have found myself deeply involved in elephant welfare activity here in the US. These past few months have been a whirlwind of activity, flying cross country, … [Read more...]
Flora’s Documentary
October 1 “One Lucky Elephant,” a documentary about Flora’s life, was included in the 2010 Woodstock Film Festival this week. The film highlights the tragedy that plagues elephants in the … [Read more...]
India’s elephants
September 29 For years, colleagues in India have expressed frustration over the number of wild elephants killed by trains. This past week, seven elephants died when they were mowed down by a … [Read more...]
Elephant Nature Foundation Surin Project
While in Thailand, I spent one week with Alex Godfrey and a passionate group of volunteers, participating in the Elephant Nature Foundation Surin Project. The project is grand, with much planning, … [Read more...]
BLES has rescued again!
My last day with Katherine and Anon of BLES was spent driving hours to find a baby elephant reportedly in trouble. Upon our arrival the calf was nowhere to be found, but we were introduced to … [Read more...]
Education is the Key
July 29 Earlier this week I was once again on a plane. My mission was to assist in animal control officer training. The more an officer knows about elephants, the better equipped they are … [Read more...]
Rewarding Work
The other day I hopped back on a plane and flew to California, to provide expert testimony before a city council. I presented information in support of a local effort that would ban animal circuses … [Read more...]
I’m Back
Upon my arrival in Tennessee, the temperature, humidity level, vegetation, forests and even the rainfall caused me to question if my flight from Thailand had even left the country. The … [Read more...]
An elephant palace…not
July 6 I took the overnight train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok for my final day in Thailand. I was asked to visit one more location before leaving the country so I hopped on the train, back in the … [Read more...]
