I’ve got a new heartthrob. He is smart, dark and seriously handsome, with a full head of fiery red hair! Admittedly on the young side, Bhadra still lives with his mom and spends the entire day … [Read more...]
Kasara Camp
Today I traveled many kilometers through Chitwan National Park to reach my foot trimming clients. To get there, I hiked to the river’s edge, boarded a small sailing vessel, crossed a river and drove … [Read more...]
Nepal Mobile Pedicure Parlor
Foot trimming with the privately owned elephants started yesterday. Once again Kiran, a veterinary technician working with NTNC and the government in Chitwan National Park, came through, setting up … [Read more...]
Sweetie Kali
Upon returning to the National Trust for Nature Conservancy in Chitwan, I was surprised and pleased to see Sweetie Kali still there. Last year I was told she was to be moved to the zoo in … [Read more...]
Breeding Center
Kiran, the government veterinary technician, and I finished trimming feet at the Government Breeding Center yesterday. I was so pleased that things really changed from the first day. I spoke with … [Read more...]
The TARGET of target training
A target is a tool -- a flexible pole with a spongy end -- used to shape behaviors. Its purpose is to create a focal point, a benign object for the elephant to focus on. To start, we touch Chang … [Read more...]
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