“Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think a great deal more than we know.” — Irene Pepperberg
Here’s a feel-good elephant story: A photographer stumbled upon a wild elephant in Zimbabwe — who stretched gracefully to reach for food in tall trees. Important to remember that the elephants did not remain in this position for any length of time, otherwise they could sustain an injury.
In addition to rescuing and rehabilitating elephants, ERNA will also aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge of captive-held elephant welfare through non-invasive, observational research and educational outreach. Join us.
A truly devastating story. An elephant named Sabre was rescued by conservationists in Borneo. After helping the beautiful being, they released him back into the wild, assuming he would be safe since poaching isn’t common on the island. Unfortunately, shortly after, the conservationists discovered Sabre had been killed for his ivory tusks. Read the full article here.
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“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” – John Muir
