Lek Chailert – Elephant Nature Park

Lek Chailert – Elephant Nature Park

I’ve had the privilege of connecting with Lek Chailert – Elephant Nature Park. If there was ever proof that one person can make a difference – then read Lek’s story. Some people understand their personal purpose later in life and some – like Lek – knew when she was just a 5 year old child that her mission in life was to rescue elephants. Lek’s grandfather was a traditional Thai Healer and he instilled in his young granddaughter a profound and abiding love of animals and a deep respect for Nature.

International Elephant March – Toronto

International Elephant March – Toronto

An Elephant  March – International Elephant March – Toronto that started out with The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and 15 cities ended up today – October 4, 2013 – with people in 42 cities around the world saying ENOUGH to the killing of elephants for their ivory.

Marching For Elephants

 Marching For Elephants

So we don’t forget why we are Marching For Elephants on October 4, 2013 – I have compiled a grouping of elephant pictures to remind us why it’s an important day. An elephant is brutally slaughtered every 15 minutes – 4 an hour – every day. THINK about this statistic!

The iWorry International March For Elephants

 The iWorry International March For Elephants

We Are Marching In Toronto! October 4, 2013 – The iWorry International March For Elephants – because legions of people globally refuse to let this iconic creature pass from our world. John Donne – English Poet 1572 – 1631 recognized the brilliance of the elephant when he said – “Nature’s greatest masterpiece – an elephant – the only harmless great thing” .

The Breaking Of An Elephant’s Spirit

 The Breaking Of An Elephant’s Spirit

Anywhere in the world – the breaking of an elephant’s spirit using torture is deliberate – brutal  – selfish – unnecessary and motivated by money or driven by the need for personal gain. Elephants are herd animals who can live in the wild for 60 to 70 years. They stay in the same family for an entire lifetime. The Matriarch is smart and profoundly wise. She has incredible knowledge in her mind – an accumulation of the wisdom of her ancestors. She leads and protects her herd with this knowledge.

My Name Is Henry

 My Name Is Henry

Hi everybody – my name is Henry. I know this because I spent 4 hours with my Mommie before I was dragged away from her forever. In that short time with my mother she told me that I had a great, great grandfather who was a prized bull. His name was Henri and I’m named after him. He lived in a beautiul field with green grass and trees and a noisy, babbling creek. I don’t really know what any of those things are but it all sounded so nice.

Rest In Peace Gentle Soul

 Rest In Peace Gentle Soul

The location – the Tan Hoa Commune Forest – the north/central Province of Quang Binh in Vietnam. The occasion – the discovery of a body. The finding – it is believed that the last known wild elephant in the forest is now dead. Rest in peace gentle soul. Her decomposing corpse was found approximately 2 days after her murder. Foul play is expected. Locals confirmed that this forest had been home to 2 elephants – a male and a female.