Elephant Rescue Missions: Logistics, Challenges & Milestones

Elephant Rescue Missions: Logistics, Challenges & Milestones

Elephants are not just icons of wildlife—they are sentient beings whose survival is increasingly threatened by habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, climate change, and poaching. In recent decades, elephant rescue missions have become essential interventions to save injured, stranded, orphaned, or abused elephants. ... Read More
The Ecology of Elephant Ranges: How Habitat Shapes Behavior

The Ecology of Elephant Ranges: How Habitat Shapes Behavior

Elephants, the giants of the terrestrial animal kingdom, are more than just symbols of strength and wisdom. They are vital keystone species that shape the ecosystems they inhabit. One of the most fascinating aspects of elephant ecology is how their habitat profoundly influences their behavior. ... Read More
Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

Hathigaon’s Model Helps Combat Poaching and Illegal Trade

Nestled at the foothills of Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Hathigaon, literally “Elephant Village,” is a groundbreaking community-based initiative designed by RMA Architects in 2011. More than just housing for over 100 elephants and their mahouts, Hathigaon integrates habitat restoration, livelihoods, and conservation in a way that directly confronts the root causes of elephant poaching and illegal wildlife trade. ... Read More
Health Check-ups and Veterinary Care: Ensuring Elephant Well Being

Health Check-ups and Veterinary Care: Ensuring Elephant Well Being

Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, are magnificent creatures with extraordinary intelligence, complex social behaviors, and unique health needs. Ensuring their well-being requires a multidisciplinary approach that combines preventive care, timely veterinary interventions, nutrition management, behavioral enrichment, and habitat health. ... Read More