Save the Elephants is a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing a future for elephants through research, conservation initiatives, and community engagement. They specialize in elephant research, focusing on various aspects of elephant behavior, intelligence, and long-distance movements.
By gaining scientific insights into elephants, they aim to address the challenges that threaten elephant survival and promote peaceful coexistence between elephants and humans. One of Save the Elephants’ key approaches is the use of high-tech tracking technologies to monitor and understand elephant movements.
They employ GPS collars and other tracking devices to gather data on elephant behavior, migration patterns, and habitat use. This information helps inform conservation strategies and land-use planning to ensure the protection of vital elephant landscapes.
In addition to high-tech solutions, Save the Elephants also implements low-tech methods to mitigate human-elephant conflicts. For instance, they promote the use of beehive fences as a deterrent to keep elephants away from crops and human settlements.
Elephants are naturally afraid of bees, and beehive fences provide both protection for communities and a source of income through honey production.
Save the Elephants recognizes the importance of engaging and educating local communities as the custodians of elephant habitats. They believe that conservation efforts can only be successful with the support and participation of these communities.
Through education and outreach programs, they share their scientific insights with local communities, raising awareness about elephant behavior, ecological importance, and the benefits of coexistence. By involving local communities, they foster a sense of ownership and stewardship towards elephants and their habitats.
The organization also runs the Elephant Crisis Fund in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Network. This fund provides flexible and responsive support to various NGOs working to combat the ivory trade, promote human-elephant coexistence, and protect elephant landscapes. It allows for strategic funding to address urgent needs and emerging challenges related to elephant conservation worldwide.
Save the Elephants’ comprehensive approach combines scientific research, technology, community engagement, and strategic partnerships to secure a future for elephants.
By understanding and addressing the complex issues facing elephants, they strive to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats for generations to come.