Stories

Cherie’s calf Mourning

Cherie finally died this evening after a long stomach illness. Her calf, a 5-month old male, survives her.

David talks about Cherie

David Daballen, Head of Field Operations for Save the Elephants, describes the heartrending dilemma posed by a sick female elephant named Cherie and her 5-month old baby.

Koitalel, RIP

David Daballen, Head of Field Operations for STE, describing Koitalel's last moments.

Ivory Crush US Resolve

Iain Douglas-Hamiton and Jane Goodall speak about the ongoing elephant poaching crisis and the symbolic importance of the US ivory crush, taking place on November 14th 2013

Promoting Conservation Through Sports- The Highlights

Camels became the curious focus of STE’s community work this month.  Our Outreach Team were up in Maralal, northern Kenya, at the 25th Camel Derby to talk about conservation and poaching. With camels racing by, people from all walks of life got drawn into

Let Him Stay

It is a pleasure to be able to write again. I have been with Save the Elephants for almost 10 months now, following our known individuals on a near daily basis and collecting dung samples for my future graduate research. Amid the mounting tasks of...

Poaching of elephants increases in South Africa

South Africa, until recently, has been largely spared from the illegal elephant killing scourge which has ravished the rest of Africa. In as little as 30 years, the southern states have become the last stronghold for the continental population of...

Wild Adventures

How fast time flies when you are busy and enjoying yourself in the process. I simply cannot believe how quick one and a half months have flown. The truth is this experience has been an unforgettable one like waking up at 2:30am in the morning to...

H.A.I.R (History of Animals using Isotope Records)

River Ewaso Ng’iro has returned and so have some elephants from sporadic families that leave the park during the dry season. Some more virtues, Mitis (trees), Planets and the First Ladies are back in the reserve. It was so exciting to meet...