Debbie Ethell | Author, Educator & Elephant Expert
Debbie Ethell is an author, educator, and elephant expert whose work explores the world of elephants through storytelling, research, and education. Through her books about elephants, digital resources, and multimedia projects, she shares insights into elephant behavior, conservation, and life in the wild. Her work often highlights stories from elephants in Kenya, including orphaned elephants and their remarkable resilience.
How It All Began
As a child, I became obsessed with a herd of wild elephants in Kenya, and that obsession set me on the path I am on today. Through my books, I share our stories (the elephants’ and mine), inviting readers to see the world through their eyes and discover what they have taught me about resilience, courage, and most of all … hope.
Books About Elephants
The Will of Heaven Book Series
The Will of Heaven book series follows elephant conservation scientist Debbie Ethell through a deeply personal and eye-opening exploration of elephants in the wild and in captivity. Through storytelling grounded in lived experience and recovery from alcoholism, the series reveals the intelligence, complexity, and vulnerability of elephants while challenging how we understand their world.
Explore
The Elephant in the Room
Video Series
Modern Myths Debunked and Why Pink Tusks Aren’t Actually a Thing
Introduction to “The Elephant in the Room” YouTube Series
The Amazing Story of How Scientists Learned How Elephants Communicate
Learn Why Kenyan Kids Have Never Seen an Elephant
Do You Know the Importance of an Elephants Ear?
Part One:
I answer your most important questions
What Could an Elephant Possibly Have in Common with a Grasshopper?
This is Why Tracking Those Responsible Can Be Next to Impossible
An Elephant’s Sense of Smell is One of its Most Powerful Senses
Why This Useless Piece of Paper is Required By Law Yet So Easy to Forge
Part Two:
I answer the top questions from my followers
