Protecting The World's Elephants
August 12 is World Elephant Day. This day is meant to celebrate this majestic animal and continue the message of preserving and protecting the habitats that they call home.
Throughout the week The Explorers Club is speaking with experts in their field to bring awareness to what is going on in the elephant world.
Get in on the action live at 7 PM on August 12 at explorers.org, or on their YouTube Channel, and their Facebook Live. You can also see past events highlighting the good work going on in the elephant preservation and education community.
These images were supplied by Sateesh Venkatesh, Conservation Biologist, Explorers Club 50 Honoree and Patricia Sims, World Elephant Day Founder and Executive Director, Wildlife Filmmaker, and Fellow International of The Explorers Club.
Photo By: © Sateesh Venkatesh
The rough skin and power of an elephant’s trunk hide its often gentle and dexterous touch, Myanmar.
A mahout in Huay Pakoot Thailand connects with his elephant as have many generations before him have in this historic elephant village.
Young Mario, an Asian elephant calf in North Thailand.