South Africa

Eco-Friendly Holiday Travel

(the above wallpaper shared from http://wallpaper.imcphoto.net/animals/rhino/white-rhinoceros.jpg) Traveling this holiday season? Two things to keep in mind: Kruger National Park is on high alert for poachers, and are calling on visitors to help #SaveRhinos. Please help them protect…
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Happy Weekend: A Walk to the Watering Hole

            Some beautiful video from elephants in South Africa. Our favorite moments? Hearing them walk at the start of the video, and then seeing that big, happy smile at the…
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The “Legalization” of Rhino Horn…Poaching

In Namibia, 14 rhinos have been killed by poachers since the start of 2014. This country has the highest concentration of black rhinos (pictured below), home to 1,750 of only 5,000 black rhinos left in…
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OUT OF THE OFFICE

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER ELE-CARETAKER A Guest Blog by Barbara Garrett In the Summer of 2013, I followed my bliss  to South Africa where I  worked at the Knysna Elephant Park.…
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Happy Weekend: At the Watering Hole

Sit back, relax and enjoy a moment of wild African elephants at a waterhole. At 1 minute 40 a hippo joins in the fun! [youtube=http://youtu.be/kQ9pTBqjC34]
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HAPPY WEEKEND: Elephant Family Reunion

[youtube=http://youtu.be/_P3Zu4AEO98] This beautiful elephant family reunion is sure to bring a smile to your weekend!
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Happy Weekend: Rhino vs. Elephant

http://youtu.be/Zj0Yn91Dd0I Do rhinos and elephants fight over the same space for grazing? A recent study of the two animals in Addo Elephant National Park called “Shift in Black Rhinoceros Diet in the Presence of Elephant:…
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Happy Weekend

Last week we shared how easily an elephant can tear down a tree. Now see with just a single tap of its tusk, a car window shattered! Thankfully, no one was hurt in the process,…
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Happy Weekend: Playful Ellies!

Ever wonder how elephants play? This is a great clip showing the playful manner in which elephants interact with one another. Happy Weekend! [youtube=http://youtu.be/VKmU_zW7yPU]
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News Update

This Monday it seems there is a LOT going on in the world of elephant news! Here are a few snippets to keep you updated: Joyce Poole is in China. Why? "It's either China does…
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