What Elephant Dung Reveals

By Jade

When you step around a pile of elephant dung in the bush, it is easy to dismiss it as waste. In reality, it is one of the most valuable sources of information we have about an elephant’s life. From diet and digestion to stress and health, dung tells a detailed story without ever disturbing the … Continued

How Understanding Stress Can Help Elephants Thrive

By Jade

Elephants are often described as resilient. They endure droughts, travel vast distances, and adapt to changing landscapes. But resilience does not mean immunity. Like all complex, social animals, elephants experience stress. When stress becomes prolonged or unmanaged, it affects their health, behaviour, and long‑term well‑being. What stress looks like in elephants Stress in elephants does … Continued