*Dear Recipients: Please find resources for October 2023 below* GENERAL *Chinese drug firms backed by global banks found using leopard and pangolin parts, group says* Michelle Toh, CNN October 23, 2023 https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/23/business/china-tcm-companies-endangered-animals-report-intl-hnk/index.html *Get over wildlife myths* Bosky Khanna, The New Indian Express October 30, 2023 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/oct/30/get-overwildlife-myths-2628235.html *How state lost Sh570m ivory smuggling case* Brian Ocharo, Daily Nation October 28, 2023 https://nation.africa/kenya/news/how-state-lost-sh570m-ivory-smuggling-case-4416260 *Dallas Zoo Collects Ivory, Skins as It Works To Educate Public About Illegal Wildlife Trade* Samantha Thornfelt, Dallas Observer October 27, 2023 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/dallas-zoo-gathers-ivory-skins-at-event-aimed-at-wildlife-trafficking-17766163 *The one before whom tusker Arikomban surrenders feebly* Jeyalakshmi Ramanujam, The New Indian Express October 29, 2023 https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2023/oct/29/the-one-before-whom-tusker-arikomban-surrenders-feebly-2628030.html *MONLAR lashes out at Wildlife Dept. for failure to protect elephants* Rathindra Kuruwita, The Island October 27, 2023 https://island.lk/monlar-lashes-out-at-wildlife-dept-for-failure-to-protect-elephants/ *Zim conservationist wins prestigious award* Ropafadzo Makosi, NewsDay October 25, 2023 https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200018542/zim-conservationist-wins-prestigious-award - google_vignette <https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200018542/zim-conservationist-wins-prestigious-award#google_vignette> *SA’s ‘R3.4-billion’ hunting industry – should a simple tourist levy replace recreational hunts?* Tiara Walters, Daily Maverick October 22, 2023 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-22-sas-r3-4-billion-hunting-industry-should-a-simple-tourist-levy-replace-recreational-hunts/ *Kenyan Conservancy Loisaba Appeals for Support to Win Over KSh 9m Grant to Help Fight * Linda Shiundu, Tuko News October 21, 2023 https://www.tuko.co.ke/editorial/525467-kenyan-conservancy-loisaba-set-win-ksh-9m-grant-fight-opuntia/ *Invasive plant species threaten 66% of India's natural areas* British Ecological Society October 18, 2023 https://phys.org/news/2023-10-invasive-species-threaten-india-natural.html *Weavers ready to support human-elephant coexistence in Assam* EastMojo October 18, 2023 https://www.eastmojo.com/assam/2023/10/18/weavers-ready-to-support-human-elephant-coexistence-in-assam/ *Kalpvaig Launches Revolutionary ‘Elephant Alert’ App to Safeguard Villagers from Wild Elephant Encounters* Praveen, Business News This Week October 18, 2023 https://businessnewsthisweek.com/business/kalpvaig-launches-revolutionary-elephant-alert-app-to-safeguard-villagers-from-wild-elephant-encounters/ *Odisha Govt, WTI Launch ‘Gaj Utsav’ Campaign For Elephant Conservation* Ommcom News October 18, 2023 https://ommcomnews.com/odisha-news/odisha-govt-wti-launch-gaj-utsav-campaign-for-elephant-conservation *US Launches International Initiative Against Environmental Crimes and Criminal Networks* Julieta Pelcastre, Diálogo October 17, 2023 https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/us-launches-international-initiative-against-environmental-crimes-and-criminal-networks/ *Conservation champion Patroness Ncube protects Zimbabwe’s wildlife from brutal wire snares* The Zimbabwean October 17, 2023 https://www.thezimbabwean.co/2023/10/conservation-champion-patroness-ncube-protects-zimbabwes-wildlife-from-brutal-wire-snares/ *Kruger’s rhinos continue to face unrelenting threats and catastrophic population declines* Stephanie Klarmann, Daily Maverick October 15, 2023 https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-15-krugers-rhinos-continue-to-face-unrelenting-threats-and-catastrophic-population-declines/ *Intel unit to help curb illegal wildlife trade* Apinya Wipatayotin, Bangkok Post October 16, 2023 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2665258/intel-unit-to-help-curb-illegal-wildlife-trade *Emirates launches new wildlife amenity kits highlighting endangered species* Vicky Karantzavelou, Travel Daily News October 16, 2023 https://www.traveldailynews.com/aviation/emirates-launches-new-wildlife-amenity-kits-highlighting-endangered-species/ *Hwange National Park wake-up call* NewsDay October 10, 2023 https://www.newsday.co.zw/editorials/article/200017818/hwange-national-park-wake-up-call *Namibia advocates for sustainable hunting as key to African wildlife conservation* Kaula Nhongo, The Star (Namibia) October 9, 2023 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/10/10/namibia-advocates-for-sustainable-hunting-as-key-to-african-wildlife-conservation *Elephant in the room: Will you share the space?* Jacqueline Mahugu, The Standard October 9, 2023 https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001483095/elephant-in-the-room-will-you-share-the-space *A mission to increase ivory security in Benin’s Northern Parks* Ulysse Korogone, EnviroNews Nigeria October 8, 2023 https://www.environewsnigeria.com/a-mission-to-increase-ivory-security-in-benins-northern-parks/ *Split Project Tiger and Elephant, experts make their case* Sneha Mahale, Moneycontrol News October 6, 2023 https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/environment/split-project-tiger-and-elephant-experts-make-their-case-11491531.html *Global Conservation Cowards Harm People and Wildlife* Emmanuel Koro, The Chronicle October 6, 2023 https://www.chronicle.co.zw/global-conservation-cowards-harm-people-and-wildlife/ *Prototype device to sniff out illegal wildlife trade* Johnny von Einem, Phys.org October 4, 2023 https://phys.org/news/2023-10-prototype-device-illegal-wildlife.html *TRAFFIC enhances anti-money laundering expertise in China to detect wildlife crime* TRAFFIC October 12, 2023 https://www.traffic.org/news/traffic-enhances-anti-money-laundering-expertise-in-china-to-detect-wildlife-crime/ *PETA India Unveils Animatronic Elephant “Ellie” To Promote Compassion For Animals* Punekar News October 4, 2023 https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-peta-india-unveils-animatronic-elephant-ellie-to-promote-compassion-for-animals/ *Death on the elephant corridor* Daily Mirror October 5, 2023 https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/front-page/Death-on-the-elephant-corridor/238-268577 *ZimParks needs more resources to manage elephant population* Isdore Guvamombe, The Herald October 2, 2023 https://www.herald.co.zw/zimparks-needs-more-resources-to-manage-elephant-population/ *How illegal wildlife, trade traffickers escape justice in Nigeria* The Guardian Nigeria October 2, 2023 https://guardian.ng/property/how-illegal-wildlife-trade-traffickers-escape-justice-in-nigeria/ *Miss Universe Great Britain 2023 takes a stand for Elephant rights* Rajeev Saxena, Online Indian News September 29, 2023 https://www.onlineindiannews.com/miss-universe-great-britain-2023-takes-a-stand-for-elephant-rights/ *Kerala farmers turn undertakers as humans, animals die in illegal traps meant for marauding wild boar* K A Shaji, South First September 29, 2023 https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/kerala-farmers-turn-undertakers-as-humans-animals-die-in-illegal-traps-meant-for-marauding-wild-boars/ *Elephant bull Mondzweni fitted with GPS tracker* Garrin Lambley, The South African September 30, 2023 https://www.thesouthafrican.com/mpumalanga/kruger-national-park/elephant-bull-mondzweni-fitted-with-gps-tracker-pictures-photos-breaking-kruger-national-park-30-september-2023/ *Coexistence & conflict, sides of the same coin: Assam villagers’ kindness towards injured elephant heartening* Jitul Kalita, Down To Earth October 3, 2023 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/wildlife-and-biodiversity/coexistence-conflict-sides-of-the-same-coin-assam-villagers-kindness-towards-injured-elephant-heartening-92070 *Man shares life lesson after elephant destroyed his home* Vrinda Jain, The Hindustan Times October 4, 2023 https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/man-shares-life-lesson-after-elephant-destroyed-his-home-101696396936004-amp.html *Karnataka Mekedatu project is essential to overcome the shortage of drinking water: Eshwar Khandre * Bharath Anjanappa, Hans India October 3, 2023 https://www.thehansindia.com/karnataka/mekedatu-project-is-essential-to-overcome-the-shortage-of-drinking-water-eshwar-khandre-827102 RESEARCH STUDIES *Elephants: Earth’s giant climate change canaries* Morgan Sherburne, University of Michigan October 30, 2023 https://news.umich.edu/elephants-earths-giant-climate-change-canaries/ *Pasteurella sp. associated with fatal septicaemia in six African elephants* Chris M. Foggin/Laura E. Rosen/Marijke M. Henton/Angela Buys/Toby Floyd/Andrew D. Turner/Jonathan Tarbin/Antony S. Lloyd/Columbas Chaitezvi/Richard J. Ellis/Helen C. Roberts/ Akbar Dastjerdi/Alejandro Nunez/Arnoud H. M. van Vliet/Falko Steinbach, Nature October 25, 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-41987-z *Demographic and hormonal evidence for menopause in wild chimpanzees* Brian M. Wood/Jacob D. Negrey/Janine L. Brown/Tobias Deschner/Melissa Emery Thompson/Sholly Gunter/John C. Mitani/David P. Watts/Kevin E. Langergraber, Science October 27, 2023 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.add5473 *Distribution, drivers and restoration priorities of plant invasions in India* Ninad Avinash Mungi/Qamar Qureshi/Yadvendradev V. Jhala, Journal of Applied Ecology October 4, 2023 https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.14506 *Microbiome variations among age classes and diets of captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Thailand using full-length 16S rRNA nanopore sequencing* Worata Klinsawat/Pichahpuk Uthaipaisanwong/Piroon Jenjaroenpun/Supaphen Sripiboon/ Thidathip Wongsurawat/Kanthida Kusonmano, Nature October 17, 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-44981-z FILM & VIDEO / DOCUMENTARIES / AUDIO / PHOTO RELATED *Interview: Koel Mallick chases elephant poachers in Jongole Mitin Mashi * Sharmistha Ghosal, The New India Express October 19, 2023 https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/oct/19/interview-koel-mallick-chases-elephant-poachers-in-jongolemitin-mashi-54260.html *I’m an NBA legend who made $93m in my incredible career – now I make documentaries and save elephants in retirement* Bob Williams, The Sun (US Edition) October 18, 2023 https://www.the-sun.com/sport/9361362/yao-ming-houston-rockets-nba-elephants-rhinos-ivory/ *Rogue jumbos: Farmers in Baringo count losses as elephants destroy crops* KTN News Kenya October 19, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3E5h-YNy_I *WATCH: Safari drive goes wrong as elephant smashes car windscreen* ZamaNdosi Cele, IOL October 18, 2023 https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/travel/watch-safari-drive-goes-wrong-as-elephant-smashes-car-windscreen-d0dfb411-e4bd-4c1a-b2ef-a5c8aa0023fc *Rangers Accompany and Protect Elephants Traveling Through Maasai Mara in Search of Food* Inside Edition October 16, 2023 https://www.insideedition.com/rangers-accompany-and-protect-elephants-traveling-through-maasai-mara-in-search-of-food-84078 *Grieving elephants weep as they carry dead baby in 'funeral' procession* Ben Weich, Daily Mirror October 15, 2023 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/grieving-elephants-weep-carry-dead-31162299 *Conservationists kick off 12 days of elephant conservation awareness* KTN News Kenya October 10, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM-oidOQH_c *Watch | Why is this elephant habitat in Nilgiris under threat?* The Hindu October 09, 2023 https://www.thehindu.com/videos/watch-why-is-this-elephant-habitat-in-nilgiris-under-threat/article67399994.ece *Samburu National Reserve is a world destination with over 900 elephants* NTV Kenya October 6, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Ob58NbIR4 *VIDEO: The truth about Cambodia’s Prey Lang sanctuary | Chasing Deforestation* Romi Castagnino, Mongabay October 5, 2023 https://news.mongabay.com/2023/10/the-truth-about-cambodias-prey-lang-sanctuary-chasing-deforestation/ *Elephants rob oranges from truck, adorable video goes viral* Cassian Baliarsingh, Odisha TV October 2, 2023 https://odishatv.in/news/viral/elephants-rob-oranges-from-truck-adorable-video-goes-viral-216364 *CSI for animals: A forensics lab devoted to wildlife* CBS Sunday Morning October 1, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0vEZoC4WQM ART / MUSEUM / BOOKS *Two Conservation Artists Receive ‘Ding’ Darling Memorial Award* David Frey, The Wildlife Society October 31, 2023 https://wildlife.org/two-conservation-artists-receive-ding-darling-memorial-award/ *Life-size woolly mammoth takes shape at New York museum* Sheri Walsh, UPI October 23, 2023 https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/10/23/life-size-woolly-mammoth-museum/8321698102933/ *Help elephants with art* Pakenham Gazette October 15, 2023 https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-10-15/help-elephants-with-art/ *Trampled Boundaries: A Compilation of Unique Perspectives on Asian Elephants* United News of Bangladesh October 6, 2023 https://unb.com.bd/category/Environment/trampled-boundaries-a-compilation-of-unique-perspectives-on-asian-elephants/123207 *Exhibit puts age of humans on display* Doruk Sargin, Taipei Times October 3, 2023 https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/10/03/2003807124 ARCHAEOLOGY *The largest burial ground of primitive elephants in Spain unearthed in Madrid* Vicente G. Olaya, El Pais October 3, 2023 https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-10-03/the-largest-burial-ground-of-primitive-elephants-in-spain-unearthed-in-madrid.html - lndkn4xo9k04ay5wwyc <https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-10-03/the-largest-burial-ground-of-primitive-elephants-in-spain-unearthed-in-madrid.html%20-%20lndkn4xo9k04ay5wwyc>