Craig Walker from the Ojai Valley Museum contacted me recently. He was interested in an update about Tarra since our time living in Ojai. His article brought back fond memories of Tarra and me, and … [Read more...]
The Art of Cultural Brokerage: Recreating Elephant-Human Relationship and Community
An article by Carol Buckley and G.A. Bradshaw, Ph.D., Ph.D., on how sanctuary creates a healing trans-species community in which humans and elephants live together. In sanctuary, the humans function … [Read more...]
Colic in Captive Elephants
While in Asia this past year I witnessed a serious health problem, rampant in captive elephants: colic. The individuals most affected are in middle to old age, in questionable health, poor drinkers, … [Read more...]
Ngo-Hok, aka Jon, at Elephant’s World
Elephant’s World was one of the locations where I was fortunate to introduce positive reinforcement target training. I will return there to continue training, and to consult on facility development … [Read more...]
a shared moment of silence in his honor
I read a very disturbing story about an elephant who was stabbed to death in Vietnam. The photos are so gruesome I cannot post them. This 38-year-old tusker spent his life in captivity entertaining … [Read more...]
checking in at ENP
My return flight to Los Angeles leaves from Bangkok, which was the perfect excuse to go back to Elephant Nature Park one more time to see the progress made by Chang Yim and Karl. Yim never ceases … [Read more...]
Seeds of Change
April 13 My work in Sauraha has come to an end, at least for the time being. Seeds of change have been planted. From the looks of it, some seeds are already growing, quietly shifting the soil … [Read more...]
a fiery red head
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...]
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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