May 20 A few tidbits of information In India: Thik ase hobo (teak aw-say hobo) is a polite way to say NO Nehi nehi (nay nay) is the way to say YES Tika means OK Bicycles are a … [Read more...]
One Elephant at a Time
May 19 Yesterday’s camp left me feeling conflicted. These elephants, denied a natural life, yet living within their home range country, seem to be the ultimate in contradictions. Elephants … [Read more...]
Each Government Forest Camp and Wilderness Sanctuary is Different
May 18 Today’s health camp was held at Pabitora, a wilderness sanctuary where nine elephants reside. National parks and wilderness sanctuaries are government-run and hold different classifications, … [Read more...]
So Much To Learn
May 17 I have spent the past several days traveling with Dr. K.K. Sarma, Ph.D., and his team of skilled veterinarians, assistants and driver, to various elephant health camps in Assam. I have seen … [Read more...]
Foot Care
April 26 As result of the owners’ cooperation and participation in the Elephant Health Camp, a thorough examination was done on every elephant’s foot. The sheer number of elephants was a blessing, … [Read more...]
Pawan Kali’s diet
Dr. Jeewan Thapa participated in ECI's Elephant Health Camp. Prior to working for the zoo, Jeewan worked with the elephants at Chitwan. Dr. Jeewan promised to keep me informed about Pawan Kali's … [Read more...]
Last Day of the Health Camp
Close to 50 elephants participated in Dr. Mikota's elephant health camp. Today was the final day, at least for the elephant examinations. Over the next several days samples will continue to be … [Read more...]
Elephant Care International’s Sauraha Elephant Health Camp
April 21 Elephant Care International’s Sauraha Elephant Health Camp has been a well-received service for privately owned elephants living outside Chitwan National Park. ECI’s efforts to gain the … [Read more...]
The Flow of Life
April 20 Activity begins early in Sauraha, not surprising since as the day unfolds the temperature rises to a sweltering level. At sunrise the air has a refreshing coolness about it. The community … [Read more...]
A Rooftop View
April 15 Today members of Dr. Susan Mikota’s Elephant Care International team met with representatives from the Center for Molecular Dynamics - Nepal to discuss their collaborative work on … [Read more...]
Anticipation
My adventure begins when the plane touches down in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 14. I will spend the first few days familiarizing myself with my new surroundings, the society and the people. Kathmandu … [Read more...]
Elephant Aid International
Welcome to my new blog! I am so excited to share this great news with you. Never one to stand around and watch the grass grow, I decided to create a new nonprofit organization called Elephant Aid … [Read more...]
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