A new feature in National Geographic, “Captive Elephants Freed From a Life in Chains highlights EAI’s work in Nepal. Carol tells the magazine that “getting [the elephants] ‘chain-free and pain free’ … [Read more...]
Unchained: New Documentary on EAI
A new documentary on the work of Carol Buckley and EAI improving elephant welfare throughout Asia has been selected for the 15th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. “Unchained” follows … [Read more...]
After being released from chains, Sundar Kali and Oma Kali were finally able to be together
After being released from chains, Sundar Kali and Oma Kali were finally able to be together, to touch and reassure each other, and move freely for the first time in their lives. With the holiday … [Read more...]
Elephants are more than a ride for your entertainment
In a fantastic article, Elephant Watch Nepal explores the cruelty elephants endure throughout chained captivity. Elephants are more than a ride for your entertainment -- they are living, breathing … [Read more...]
Terra Mater Magazine Covers Carol’s Work in Nepal
Earlier this year, Terra Mater Magazine, Austria's equivalent to National Geographic, sent a writer and photographer to cover Carol's work in Nepal. Read the article in English or the original German … [Read more...]
New DJ&T Grant Funds Lambodhar Prasad Project
Elephant Aid International sincerely appreciates a generous grant from the DJ&T Foundation in support of our The Lambodhar Prasad Project: Freeing Nepal's Chain Gang. DJ&T founder Bob Barker … [Read more...]
The Measure of Success
EAI's Chain Free Means Pain Free project, which frees elephant from chains is the first of its kind in Asia. Honestly I was surprised to learn that such an effort had never before been attempted for … [Read more...]
Elephant Slaves
Another predawn awakening, like a recurring dream. I’m woken abruptly from a deep sleep by the heart wrenching cries of a suffering elephant. All I can do is swing open my window and yell into the … [Read more...]
Male Elephants in Captivity
Caring for male elephants in captivity is a challenge at best. Attempts to provide a quality of life within the parameters dictated by their captivity produce poor results. Their size, natural … [Read more...]
Rhinos and reunions
Chitwan National Park's annual rhino count is underway. 50 government elephants, from all over Nepal, take part in the survey. Elephants and their mahouts fan out through the jungle, covering … [Read more...]
Changing minds, changing culture
This release was a surprise to all of us and the reason we build a chain-free corral for each elephant, even if we are told the elephant will remain on chains. You just never know what will happen … [Read more...]
Soon They Will Be Chain Free!
Ganesha and her young calf Kasara Gaj have lived on chains their entire lives. Captive elephants are wild animals and an endangered species. The tradition of chaining disregards the trauma this … [Read more...]
