Insights
Do Elephants Really Paint?
Experts agree that elephant painting is a learned trick that tourist camps teach them, similar to circus tricks, and the handler guides their trunk to make the correct picture. Some elephants are beaten or have a paint brush taped to their trunks in order to “learn” how to paint. Consequently, can we really call this “art”?
Water Bottle Fundraiser for “The Eyes of Thailand” Film
From May 1 – June 30, 2010, EarthLust
Elephant Parade 2010 takes London by Storm
Elephant Parade, a conservation campaign that shines a multi-colored spotlight on the urgent crisis faced by the endangered Asian elephant, is brought to you by Elephant Family. The event sees over 250 brightly painted life-size elephants located over central London this summer.
How to make an Elephant-sized Prosthesis
The CIR Casting System, developed by the team led by Dr. Yeongchi Wu at the Center for International Rehabilitation (CIR), was used to create prosthetic limbs for two elephant landmine survivors–Mosha and Motala–at FAE’s Elephant Hospital.
Meet the Producer: Tim VandeSteeg
Tim VandeSteeg is an award-winning Director, Producer and Filmmaker. Over the past decade he has directed, produced and written independent feature films, including “My Run”, narrated by Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, “Fall Into Me” and “Mulligan”.
Cambodia’s Elephant Peacemaker
San Francisco Chronicle reporter Geoffrey Cain reports that Sereivathana Tuy has stopped farmers from cutting Cambodia’s nationwide elephant population, which stands at less than 400, an effort which earned him one of 6 Goldman Environmental Prizes in San Francisco, CA on April 19, 2010.