Elephant Aid International

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  • Tiger Tops Makes Top 10

    Tiger Tops Makes Top 10


    There’s a lot happening at ERNA! Volunteers and staff are now planting various types of bamboo. This will create an environment resembling elephant habitats in Asia. Plus, bamboo is the staple of wild Asian elephants’ diet. Sign up to become a volunteer today and help us create a thriving elephant environment.

     


    Foot health is a critical issue for elephants living in captivity, as the overall health of the elephant depends on proper foot care. EAI provides training to mahouts on how to take proper care of elephant feet to reduce the risk of disease. The 2nd annual Foot Care Workshop will occur in Nepal in October! Learn more.

     


    Congratulations, Tiger Tops Elephant Camp! National Geographic selected Tiger Tops as one of the top 10 luxury camping experiences. Learn more.

     


    If you are unable to volunteer at ERNA this spring/summer, you can still help… even from your home! Consider making a donation to ERNA today. THANK YOU!

     

    Fatal foot diseases due to improper care have become an epidemic among elephants living in captive environments. EAI promotes proper foot care education for mahouts — and the next workshop will be taught in October. Learn more.

     

    Tarra & Carol tire store 1974
    On Tarra: “She has just taken me on my life’s journey… She is it. She is the reason I do anything, the reason I’ve learned anything. She is my mentor.”

  • Flashback Photo!

    Flashback Photo!

    The next volunteer date will be June 17th. Sign up today!

     


    We are still fundraising for the elephant fence for ERNA. We are so grateful for those who have donated and shared our posts to spread the word! The sooner we build the fence, the sooner the elephants will arrive. Select Elephant Refuge North America on the Donate page.

     


    Carol: “The reality is that the captive-held elephant is a shell of her/his self. Everything about their life is dominated… And what that does in a highly developed and intelligent mind is it creates a syndrome called ‘learned helplessness.’ This condition is a result of continual, long-term abuse by a caregiver who also provides what the animal needs to survive.”

     

    Carol & BLES chain-free corral
    Did you know? Due to EAI’s efforts, The Nepal government is committed to all its female elephants at its 15 elephant facilities living chain-free. Learn more about chain-free.

     


    Flashback to this sweet photo. Tarra meeting her cousin Brooke for the first time in 2004. Elephants are such kind, gentle beings.

     

    Carol trimming feet on ramp @ ENP
    Foot trimming facilitates the overall health of elephants by preventing bone disease. The 2nd annual Foot Care Workshop will occur in Nepal in October. Learn more.

  • ERNA Continues to Make Headlines

    ERNA Continues to Make Headlines

    The perimeter fence is shaping up and the media continues to cover progress at Elephant Refuge North America! Click here to view a broadcast video from WCTV.

     

    An Asian elephant named Lasah is suffering continued abuse for tourism. Carol Buckley commented: “Lack of sleep and the inability to get off his feet is stress inducing and can compromise his immune system, make him frustrated, aggressive and prone to physical and emotional deterioration.” Click here to read the full article.

     

    ERNA join us
    When attempting to drive change and help a species, education is paramount. An important aspect of ERNA will be NON INVASIVE research to promote understanding of elephants — ultimately contributing to improved elephant welfare. Learn more about ERNA here.

     

    Tarra & Carol tire store 1974
    Light of Consciousness released an article about the history of Carol Buckley and EAI. “One woman’s adoption of a baby elephant began a forty-two-year journey that has revolutionized the care and management of captive elephants worldwide.”

     

     


    As noted by Toni Rose Delouize, although we can’t take away the elephants’ pains from the past, we can give them hope for a new future.

     


    ERNA will aid in the improvement of elephant welfare by collaborating with governments around the world, as well as with elephant caregivers and elephant owners, to advocate for improved standards and practices for captive elephants.