The Elephant in the Room.
Welcome to “The Elephant in the Room” web series where Debbie Ethell covers twelve of the most interesting topics regarding her favorite subject …. African elephants.
The Pink Tusk Theory.
Let’s put this myth to rest once and for all. Dyeing an elephant’s tusk pink is NOT actually a real thing. And we go over a few reasons why that is. Instead let’s focus on the one thing that we know for sure does work …
The Discovery of Elephant Communication.
Elephant communication is fascinating but how it was discovered will blow your mind.
Most Children in Kenya Have Never Seen a Living Elephant.
Most children in Kenya (including most adults) have never even seen a living elephant before.
Interview with Coe Lewis for CoExist.
Fellow conservationist and co-executive director of Nsefu Wildlife, Coe Lewis, talk about Debbie’s best-selling memoir, The Will of Heaven, and her life’s work to raise awareness about wild elephants in Kenya.
Elephant Ears are Vital to an Elephant’s Survival.
Elephant ears are absolutely vital to their survival but the reasons why may surprise you.
We Answer Your Questions About Elephants.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned it’s that everyone, regardless of what you do or where you live, is interested in elephants. We go over a few of our most fascinating topics about elephants in this episode!
Elephants Can Actually Hear Through Their Feet!
One of the more fascinating aspects of elephant behavior is how they communicate through their feet. But how this was discovered is (once again) another great scientific coincidence.
Have You Ever Wondered Who Exactly is an Elephant Poacher?
Have you ever wondered who exactly is an elephant poacher? In fact, there isn’t ever just one person, but six tiers of poachers…and that’s just for one elephant. Even more disturbing is the role we all play as the sixth level of poacher.
Interview with the Nonhuman Rights Project.
Conservation research scientist Debbie Ethell in conversation with NhRP’s Lauren Choplin.
Elephant Teeth are like a Window Into an Elephant’s Soul.
We can tell a lot about elephants simply by looking at their teeth. Not only do elephants have six sets of teeth that scientists use to determine age but elephants actually mature at roughly the same rate as a human and live nearly as long.
How Elephant’s Smell.
The two largest holes in an elephant’s skull are dedicated to scent. Their sheer size is a great indicator that this is one of its most important senses.
The Most Fascinating Things We Know About Elephants.
In this episode Debbie Ethell is interviewed by Anthony Butler as we discuss more of your questions about elephants.
The Preban Certificate.
There is one document called a “Preban Certificate” required by all state and federal laws across the United States in order to legally sell ivory. But we’ve never met a single person who has ever actually seen one!
