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World Elephant Day: Conservation Begins with Community

When most people think about elephant conservation, they picture anti-poaching patrols, orphaned calves or the ivory trade. Those challenges remain real, but today the conversation is broader and, in many…

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Following the Lives of the Mara’s Great Bulls

How knowing individual elephants is helping shape conservation in Kenya We filmed these two magnificent bulls during our visit to the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) in Kenya this February. At…

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Keeping Track of edwin

When Rob and I visited the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) headquarters in Kenya earlier this year, one thing quickly became clear: conservation in the Greater Mara increasingly relies on technology…

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Reteti, Resilience, and Long’Uro: A Story of Survival and Innovation

In the remote Mathews Range of northern Kenya, within the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is quietly redefining what conservation can look like. Reteti is the first community-owned and…

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Tracking Giants: A New Era for Asian Elephants in Laos

In late December 2025, conservation teams in Nam Poui National Protected Area accomplished a first for the country’s wild Asian elephants. A GPS collar was fitted to a free-ranging elephant,…

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Indonesia Bans Elephant Rides: A Landmark Moment for Responsible Wildlife Tourism

In 2026, Indonesia moved to ban elephant rides nationwide, one of the clearest policy signals yet that elephant tourism is entering a new era. This is welcome news and a…

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Why Elephants Matter

Elephants are often described as icons of the wild, symbols of Africa and Asia’s great landscapes. But their importance goes far beyond their size, intelligence, or emotional complexity. Elephants shape…

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India’s Big Five: Wildlife Experiences That Support Conservation

India is one of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, home to everything from snow leopards in the high Himalaya to dugongs and dolphins along its coast. A single…

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Ten Years for Elephants

Origins: When the Crisis Was Clear In 2015, elephants were in crisis. Across Africa, tens of thousands were being killed each year for their ivory. Well-organised criminal networks were driving…

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Africa’s Giants – The Best Places to See Elephants on Safari

Few experiences rival the thrill of encountering elephants in the wild. These majestic giants, symbols of strength and wisdom, are among Africa’s most iconic animals. Whether you’re watching a family…

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