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Resources & Field Notes
Stories from the field, conservation science, and community-led solutions from across 13 range states.
Mahouts, Sacred Elephants, and What Western Tourists Get Wrong
In Thailand, elephants aren't just animals — they're cultural icons. A look at mahout tradition, why feeding and bathing isn't what you think, and how camps actually survive.
Field Notes · June 1, 2026
How Beehive Fences Are Saving Crops and Elephants in Assam
In northeastern India, a simple idea — hanging beehives along farm borders — is transforming human-elephant conflict into coexistence.
Dr. Priya Sharma · May 15, 2026
Sumatra's Elephants Face a Genetic Tipping Point
New DNA analysis reveals that isolated Sumatran herds are just two generations from genetic collapse. Corridors aren't optional — they're urgent.
Dr. Ahmad Wijaya · April 22, 2026
Choosing an Elephant Experience in Thailand & Cambodia
Hands-on or hands-off? Wild safari or mahout culture? A practical guide to experience types — with welfare tags if you want them, no lecture if you don't.
Sarah Chen · March 10, 2026
Zero Fatalities: How SMS Alerts Are Saving Lives in Sri Lanka
A simple text message system has eliminated human fatalities from elephant encounters in 14 Sri Lankan villages.
Nimal Perera · February 18, 2026