South Georgia might seem an unlikely place to find elephants. But that’s where an internationally-respected conservationist has built a sanctuary for these largest of land mammals.
Archives: EAI in the News
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Myanmar to hold wildlife festival in Yangon next month
Elephant Aid International (EAI) Board member A. Christy Williams, Ph.D., acknowledges the efforts of the government of Yangon to combat wildlife trafficking and raise awareness of wildlife conservation as the city prepares to hold a “Voices for Wildlife” festival.
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Journey to transport Mundi from Puerto Rico to south Georgia will be ‘incredibly complex’
EAI founder Carol Buckley provides an update on the progress of Elephant Refuge North America and plans for moving Mundi to the new elephant refuge in Attapulgus, Georgia.
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New elephant sanctuary coming to South Georgia town
The small south Georgia town of Attapulgus will soon have some new residents – elephants. EAI founder Carol Buckley shares the excitement about Elephant Refuge North America.
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Space to Roam at Elephant Refuge North America
A feature on Elephant Refuge North America’s special landscape and the work of EAI founder and CEO Carol Buckley.
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Carol Buckley of Elephant Aid visits Sri Lanka
Carol Buckley from Elephant Aid International recently visited Sri Lanka to give her input on implementing a chain-free lifestyle with positive reinforcement for the elephants of the Dehiwala Zoo and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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Nothing wrong at Kemaman Zoo? Nonsense, say Animal Rights Activists
As Malaysian government officials continue to dismiss concerns of animal advocates, EAI founder Carol Buckley points out design flaws of the elephant enclosure at the Kemaman Zoo that cause stress and poor welfare for the zoo’s elephants.
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Elephant calves exported from Zimbabwe as China bans ivory trade
Elephant Aid International (EAI) Advisory Council member Peter Stroud explains the psychological, social and physical trauma elephants face in zoos in this article on 31 young, wild elephants captured in Zimbabwe being transferred to China.
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Carol Buckley, elephant welfare consultant (English)
EAI Founder Carol Buckley shares her life’s journey to improve the welfare of captive elephants in an interview with La Vanguardia journalist Ima Sanchís.
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Carol Buckley, elephant welfare consultant (Spanish)
La fundadora de EAI Carol Buckley comparte el viaje de su vida para mejorar el bienestar de los elefantes cautivos en una entrevista con la periodista de La Vanguardia Ima Sanchís.
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South Georgia elephant refuge to welcome first resident
A 34-year-old elephant from Puerto Rico may soon be making South Georgia her new home. Elephant Aid International (EAI) announced Wednesday that they are working to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to the organization’s new refuge in Attapulgus, Ga., Elephant Refuge North America (ERNA).
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Wild Nepal: The best of wildlife in Chitwan National Park
Phoebe Smith recounts her experience at Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge, where EAI helped develop elephant-friendly walking excursions with elephants as guides.