Archive for August 2017
New Research Lab Opens at Elephants Alive’s Headquarters
American research scientist, Dr Kari Morfeld, has opened a new laboratory at Elephants Alive’s headquarters. Here her team of researchers will be analysing elephant dung, collected by the Elephants Alive Field Team. The elephant dung is being tested for hormones – to understand stress levels, health, and reproductive patterns. Dr Kari’s research helps understand how…
Read MoreCollaring Elephants in Mozambique
We started our search for elephants at Banhine National Park, a beautiful reserve tucked away like a precious jewel amid the wilderness areas which are still part of the Mozambique landscape. Our eyes met with breathtaking views of vast pans dotted with water lilies surrounded by autumn glad Mopani woodlands, Greenthorns, Star-chestnuts and coppery Baobabs…
Read MoreYPO Help Collar Elephants
Elephants Alive was honoured and delighted to have a group of 9 members of the Young Pesidents Organisation ( YPO ) and their families, join the team and fund a major elephant collaring operation. YPO is the premier leadership organisation of chief executives in the world – and the group included young business leaders from America, Australia, Germany and South…
Read MoreA tribute to Wayne Lotter, elephant conservationist murdered in Tanzania
By Michelle Henley. You were and will always be an inspiration. You sacrificed so much to protect the elephants we love. I will remember you and pay homage to you with every elephant we try to protect or save. I will make sure that we fight harder to keep them alive. I met you…
Read MoreRiverleigh International Equestrian Centre annual fancy dress freestyle charity event
RIVERLEIGH INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE – VALLEY ROAD MULDERSDRIFT – SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 The annual fancy dress freestyle charity event is one of the highlights on the Riverleigh International Equestrian Centre`s event calendar. All proceeds and donations this year will go to Elephants Alive. Riders of all ages enter and compete in this freestyle event…
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