#ElephantConservation

[positivedevelopment]

Monthly Roundup September 2024

Interview: A Former Tamil Tiger Child Soldier Charts His Path From Forced Recruitment to Healing

"Kagusthan Ariaratnam, a former child soldier turned defense analyst, speaks with JURIST about his new memoir Spy Tiger: The 05 File. The book, co-written with Michael Bramadat-Willcock, details Ariaratnam’s experiences during the Sri Lankan civil war (1983-2009). Forcibly recruited by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a youth, Ariaratnam later became an informant for both Indian and Sri Lankan governments. The conflict, which pitted the LTTE against the Sri Lankan government, resulted in an estimated 100,000 deaths. In this interview with JURIST Senior Editor for Long Form Content Pitasanna Shanmugathas, Ariaratnam discusses his role in the war, its lasting impacts, and the ethical challenges he faced."

How Satellite Technology is Revolutionizing Elephant Conservation

"In the past, understanding how animals move through a vast region like KAZA was extremely challenging. However, GPS collaring has revolutionized our ability to do this, giving us more accurate and useful information. This technology allows us to map elephant movements across entire ecosystems, providing valuable data for conservation efforts.

From 2009 to 2023, various governments and conservation groups independently collared nearly 300 elephants across KAZA. In 2016, an extensive collaboration united these researchers and field experts who agreed to compile and analyze the data together. That collaboration culminated in the creation of an unprecedented elephant tracking database containing an impressive collection of approximately 4 million GPS data points, making it the most comprehensive of its kind. Using this extensive dataset, we have thoroughly analyzed elephant movement patterns throughout the KAZA landscape, leading to the discovery of vital information for effective conservation management."

Elephants are one of the most heavily poached mammals in the world, with a staggering 90% of African elephants being killed by poachers within the last 100 years.

Elephant poaching: Why it’s a big problem

"Poaching is the term used to describe the illegal hunting, killing, or live capturing of wild animals, usually for commercial gain. This could be for a particular body part, such as their fur, horns, tusks, teeth, meat, skin, etc., or for the live animal trade. Poaching threatens the survival of many species around the world.

Elephants in particular are targeted for their ivory tusks, which are in particularly high demand in illegal wildlife trade. 

The impact of elephant poaching extends far beyond the loss of individual animals. Elephants are a keystone species, playing critical roles in their ecosystems. Not only do they help to physically shape their habitats and local ecosystems by creating clearings in forests, dispersing seeds, and creating pathways for other animals, but they’re also culturally significant and symbolic of wisdom, strength, and spirituality for many communities."

UWO professors express the impact of elephant conservation on the environment

"Over the last 75 years, the population of savannah elephants worldwide has declined by more than 50 percent, making them one of the most endangered species in Africa. With a decreasing population, there also comes threats to the elephants’ environment, which faces dangers such as climate change and lack of plant diversity.

According to a study conducted by Spanbauer in Tanzania in 2015, elephants are creating plant diversity across the savannah through digestion, with their dung acting as both a fertilizer and a protectant against insect predators. Savannah elephants are some of the most important seed dispersers in Africa, traveling up to 200 kilometers to fertilize these seeds."

“No one needs an ivory trinket on their shelf,” Spanbauer stressed. “You cannot really get the ivory off the elephant without hurting or killing them. Without elephants, the land will lose tree growth and moisture and eventually suffer drought. So, ivory needs to stay right where it is, which is on elephants that are alive, happy, reproducing and roaming around Africa.”

[environmentindia]

Striking a Balance in Human-Wildlife Conflicts of India

The interaction between humans and wildlife in India’s Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) offers valuable insights into the dynamics of coexistence and conflict. From leopard-induced livestock losses to elephant crop raiding, the patterns of these interactions reveal a complex interplay between predators and prey. The financial repercussions of these wildlife encounters have spurred communities to adopt various coping mechanisms. Traditional approaches have proven ineffective, prompting the implementation of innovative solutions. Moreover, socio-economic factors significantly influence the intensity of wildlife incursions. In order to gain a deeper understanding of these complex interactions, it is essential to expand the scope of these type of research. These researches are crucial for developing effective conservation and conflict resolution strategies that address the varied challenges faced by communities living alongside wildlife.

Source 👉 Datta, P., Behera, B., Sonobe, T., & Chand, S. (2024). Human Coexistence with Leopards and Elephants: Losses and Coping Strategies in an Indian Tiger Reserve. Trees, Forests and People, 100518.

[xiu-angel]

Work at the chiang mai elephant sanctuary in Thailand Living the dream: Work at the Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand has never been this rewarding.

[seuncreative]

Adorable Arrangement: Baby Elephants Safely in the Middle 🌟🐘 #shorts #na...

[franta-rps]

Elephant in Sri Lanka // Manuel Lao Whispers of breeze, dancing grasslands, and the trumpeting melodies of the Elephant in Sri Lanka create a symphony of serenity. Immerse yourself in the ethereal charm of this magnificent creature, and be enchanted by the wonder of Manuel Lao's paradise.

[helputrust-drrupal]

आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को “विश्व हाथी दिवस” की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।

आइए, इस “विश्व हाथी दिवस” पर इन महान जीवों का सम्मान करें जो हमारे पर्यावरण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं । हाथी ज्ञान, शक्ति और निष्ठा के प्रतीक हैं, हाथियों के महत्व को समझें और उनके संरक्षण में अपना योगदान दें ।

#विश्वहाथीदिवस #हाथियोंकासंरक्षण

#पर्यावरणसंरक्षण #मानववन्यजीवसंघर्ष

#हाथियोंकेलिएखड़ेहो #बचाओहाथी

#WorldElephantDay #ElephantConservation

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife

#EnvironmentalProtection

#StopPoaching #CoexistWithWildlife

#Rupalagarwal #DrRupalAgarwal

#HelpUTrust #HelpUEducationalandCharitableTrust

www.helputrust.org

[helputrust-harsh]

आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को “विश्व हाथी दिवस” की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।

आइए, इस “विश्व हाथी दिवस” पर इन महान जीवों का सम्मान करें जो हमारे पर्यावरण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं । हाथी ज्ञान, शक्ति और निष्ठा के प्रतीक हैं, हाथियों के महत्व को सम���ें और उनके संरक्षण में अपना योगदान दें ।

#विश्वहाथीदिवस #हाथियोंकासंरक्षण

#पर्यावरणसंरक्षण #मानववन्यजीवसंघर्ष

#हाथियोंकेलिएखड़ेहो #बचाओहाथी

#WorldElephantDay #ElephantConservation

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife

#EnvironmentalProtection

#StopPoaching #CoexistWithWildlife

#HarshVardhanAgarwal

#HelpUTrust

#HelpUEducationalandCharitableTrust

www.helputrust.org

[helputrust]

आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को “विश्व हाथी दिवस” की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।

आइए, इस “विश्व हाथी दिवस” पर इन महान जीवों का सम्मान करें जो हमारे पर्यावरण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं । हाथी ज्ञान, शक्ति और निष्ठा के प्रतीक हैं, हाथियों के महत्व को समझें और उनके संरक्षण में अपना योगदान दें ।

#विश्वहाथीदिवस #हाथियोंकासंरक्षण

#पर्यावरणसंरक्षण #मानववन्यजीवसंघर्ष

#हाथियोंकेलिएखड़ेहो #बचाओहाथी

#WorldElephantDay #ElephantConservation

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife

#EnvironmentalProtection

#StopPoaching #CoexistWithWildlife

#HelpUTrust #HelpUEducationalandCharitableTrust

www.helputrust.org

[helpukiranagarwal]

आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को “विश्व हाथी दिवस” की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।

आइए, इस “विश्व हाथी दिवस” पर इन महान जीवों का सम्मान करें जो हमारे पर्यावरण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं । हाथी ज्ञान, शक्ति और निष्ठा के प्रतीक हैं, हाथियों के महत्व को समझें और उनके संरक्षण में अपना योगदान दें ।

#विश्वहाथीदिवस #हाथियोंकासंरक्षण

#पर्यावरणसंरक्षण #मानववन्यजीवसंघर्ष

#हाथियोंकेलिएखड़ेहो #बचाओहाथी

#WorldElephantDay #ElephantConservation

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife

#EnvironmentalProtection

#StopPoaching #CoexistWithWildlife

#KiranAgarwal #HelpUTrust

#HelpUEducationalandCharitableTrust

www.helputrust.org

[agratajtrip]

[drrupal-helputrust]

आप सभी प्रदेशवासियों को “विश्व हाथी दिवस” की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं ।

आइए, इस “विश्व हाथी दिवस” पर इन महान जीवों का सम्मान करें जो हमारे पर्यावरण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं । हाथी ज्ञान, शक्ति और निष्ठा के प्रतीक हैं, हाथियों के महत्व को समझें और उनके संरक्षण में अपना योगदान दें ।

#विश्वहाथीदिवस #हाथियोंकासंरक्षण

#पर्यावरणसंरक्षण #मानववन्यजीवसंघर्ष

#हाथियोंकेलिएखड़ेहो #बचाओहाथी

#WorldElephantDay #ElephantConservation

#SaveElephants #ProtectWildlife

#EnvironmentalProtection

#StopPoaching #CoexistWithWildlife

#Rupalagarwal #DrRupalAgarwal

#HelpUTrust #HelpUEducationalandCharitableTrust

www.helputrust.org

[manasastuff-blog]

"World Elephant Day"#trending#viral

World Elephant Day Importance extends beyond a simple commemoration; it represents a global movement dedicated to the protection and preservation of one of the planet's most majestic creatures. Elephants play a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems, yet they face numerous threats, including poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. This explores why World Elephant Day is crucial for raising awareness and promoting conservation efforts. We delve into the challenges elephants face, the significance of their survival to biodiversity, and how each of us can contribute to their protection. Whether you are a wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, or simply someone who cares about the environment, this will inspire you to understand and appreciate the importance of World Elephant Day.

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#WorldElephantDay#ElephantConservation#SaveElephants#WildlifeProtection#ElephantAwareness#ProtectElephants#ConservationMatters#EndangeredSpecies#SaveWildlife#ElephantDay#trending#viral#manasadefenceacademy

[funnywildlife]

@savingthesurvivors To The Rescue! The STS team in South Africa were asked to assist the local veterinarian in examining this Elephant cow on a reserve. The cow has been acting abnormally for the last few months and an injury was suspected either to her tusks, feet or other parts of her body. After a thorough examination of her body, soles of her feet and radiographs of both of her tusks, it was decided to remove her tracking collar, as that might be the cause of her aberrant behaviour. The reserve staff will monitor her closely for the next few weeks, to see if there is any change in her behaviour, but at least we have ruled out the most common issues. We will update you on this, as and when we progress. Remember that our work is only possible with your support, please donate via the link in our Bio to ensure that we are always on hand to tend to Africa's most special species. #savingthesurvivors #creatinghopefromhurt #elephant #veterinarian #wildlife #wildlifevet #savetheelephants #elephantconservation #southafrica #africa #poaching #ivory #wildography #huntingconservation #elephantvet #rhinosofinstagram #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotography #wildlifetourism #safari #vet #vets #veterinarymedicine #vetstudent #veterinarian #animalrescue #animallovers #ecotourism #charity #donatetoday @craghoppers @craghoppers_south_africa (at Kruger National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXyzzmEM_Fi/?utm_medium=tumblr