The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Ethical Elephant Tourism

The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Ethical Elephant Tourism

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Elephants have held a sacred and complex place in human societies across Asia and Africa—symbols of wisdom, might, and cultural identity. In many regions, encounters with elephants have shifted from reverent to exploitative; elephants were used for labor, tourism rides, performances, and other entertainment, often at great cost to their well being. ... Read More
Understanding Elephant Social Bonds: How Herd Dynamics Work

Understanding Elephant Social Bonds: How Herd Dynamics Work 🐘

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Elephants are among the most intelligent and emotionally complex creatures on Earth. Their massive size and strength often overshadow the true depth of their social lives. In the wild, elephants live in tightly-knit social groups known as herds, where intricate social bonds dictate survival, emotional well-being, and generational knowledge transfer. ... Read More
Mud Bath Magic: The Health Benefits of Elephants’ Daily Wallows

Mud Bath Magic: The Health Benefits of Elephants’ Daily Wallows

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In the heart of the savannas, forests, and jungles where elephants roam, there’s a captivating daily ritual that often draws both awe and curiosity—the mud bath. Watching an elephant submerge itself in a muddy waterhole and gleefully spray itself with trunkfuls of dirt may seem like nothing more than playful behavior, but there's more to this than meets the eye. ... Read More