*Dear Recipients: Please find resources for August 2023 below* GENERAL *New York City Remains a Battleground for Illegal Ivory Trade* Isabel Friedman/Rich Schrader, NRDC August 31, 2023 https://www.nrdc.org/bio/isabel-friedman/new-york-city-remains-battleground-illegal-ivory-trade *Overhunting Gorillas, Elephants Make Forests Less Capable Of Storing Carbon, Study Says* Anna Louise, Nature World News August 30, 2023 https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/58183/20230830/overhunting-gorillas-elephants-make-forests-less-capable-storing-carbon-study.htm *Emirates obtains IATA Environmental Assessment certification* Gulf Business August 30, 2023 https://gulfbusiness.com/emirates-obtains-iata-environmental-assessment-certification/ *Kenya elephant conservationist in Uganda on 3,600km walk* Faustine Odeke, New Vision August 28, 2023 https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/travel/kenya-elephant-conservationist-in-uganda-on-3-NV_168659 *Woman-Owned Software Startup Launches Campaign To Keep Feet Cozy While Protecting Elephants* Jonathan Matis, About Insider August 29, 2023 https://www.aboutinsider.com/woman-owned-software-startup-launches-campaign-to-keep-feet-cozy-while-protecting-elephants/ *Moving forward with pragmatism, raising an ideal* Andrea Padilla Villarraga, Open Global Rights August 22, 2023 https://www.openglobalrights.org/moving-forward-pragmatism-raising-ideal/index.cfm *‘Govt has taken a piecemeal approach on elephant corridor’* Times of India August 22, 2023 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/govt-has-taken-a-piecemeal-approach-on-elephant-corridor/articleshow/102933823.cms?from=mdr *Tigers are back in Thano forests as per the new study, but how safe are they* B. Mohita, Ground Report August 25, 2023 https://groundreport.in/tigers-are-back-in-thano-forests-as-per-the-new-study-but-how-safe-are-they/ *Trophy-hunting ban has ‘less than 10%’ chance of becoming law, says opponent* Richard Wheeler, The Independent August 17, 2023 https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/henry-smith-bill-house-of-lords-government-mps-b2394745.html *Elusive harmony of humans and wildlife* Gerald Mutethia, The Star August 17, 2023 https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/big-read/2023-08-17-elusive-harmony-of-humans-and-wildlife/ *Understanding the frontier elephants * Shilpa Elizabeth, The Hindu August 17, 2023 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/understanding-the-frontier-elephants/article67193005.ece *Environmental factors induced crop raiding by wild Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in the Eastern Economic Corridor, Thailand* Maneepailin Wettasin/Rattanawat Chaiyarat/Namphung Youngpoy/Nawee Jieychien/Ronglarp Sukmasuang/Phanwimol Tanhan, Nature August 17, 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40070-3 *Deaths take sheen off higher tiger numbers* Pavan Kumar, Deccan Herald August 15, 2023 https://www.deccanherald.com/india/deaths-take-sheen-off-higher-tiger-numbers-2648858 *Wild Africa Fund Seeks Collaboration To Protect Elephants In Nigeria* Anayo Ezugwu, New Telegraph August 15, 2023 https://newtelegraphng.com/wild-africa-fund-seeks-collaboration-to-protect-elephants-in-nigeria/ *Struggling Borders: The Unseen Impact Of Development On Elephants And The Consequences For Humans* Herman Kamariki, Citizen Digital August 11, 2023 https://www.citizen.digital/news/struggling-borders-the-unseen-impact-of-development-on-elephants-and-the-shared-consequences-for-humans-n325356 *Bridging Conservation and Livelihoods: Addressing the Human-Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka* Ruwan Samaraweera, Lanka Business Online August 10, 2023 https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/bridging-conservation-and-livelihoods-addressing-the-human-elephant-conflict-in-sri-lanka/ *ReconAfrica drilling in wildlife reserve, raising environmental concerns* Mike Mwenda, LifeGate August 8, 2023 https://www.lifegate.com/reconafrica-drilling-wildlife-environmental-concerns *Elephant conservation: India still has a long way to go, says Indo-Canadian biologist* Meenakshi Iyer, The National Herald August 12, 2023 https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/environment/elephant-conservation-india-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-says-indo-canadian-biologist *Elephant plight highlighted on World Elephant Day* Berea Mail August 12, 2023 https://bereamail.co.za/310195/elephant-plight-highlighted-on-world-elephant-day/ *World Elephant Day: Honoring the Majesty and Conservation of Earth's Magnificent Giants* Pratidin Bureau August 10, 2023 https://www.pratidintime.com/education/world-elephant-day-honoring-the-majesty-and-conservation-of-earths-magnificent-giants *Ordeal gains national attention, Kerala's wild jumbos turn celebrities* Manoj Vishwanathan, The New Indian Express August 12, 2023 https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2023/aug/12/ordeal-gains-national-attention-keralas-wild-jumbos-turn-celebrities-2604600.html *Kajiado Elephant Attack: Address Community Grievances To Cure This ‘Madness’* Joe Kahenya, Citizen Reporter August 09, 2023 https://www.citizen.digital/wananchi-reporting/kajiado-elephant-attack-address-community-grievances-to-cure-this-madness-n325183 *India needs to rethink strategies to save its guardians of the wild* Madhumay Mallik, Down to Earth August 7, 2023 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/forests/india-needs-to-rethink-strategies-to-save-its-guardians-of-the-wild-91032 *Mumbai: ‘Expose trafficking, not wildlife’s monetary value. It does great harm’* Ranjeet Jadhav, Mid-Day August 7, 2023 https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-expose-trafficking-not-wildlifes-monetary-value-it-does-great-harm-23302193 *Elephant corridors: The busy trunk routes where locals take care to cross* John Murphy, BBC August 6, 2023 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-66317706 *Illegal wildlife trade ‘thriving’ in virtual world; NParks monitoring marketplaces* Zaihan Mohamed Yusof, The Straits Times August 7, 2023 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/want-to-buy-real-tiger-skin-teeth-and-claws-man-posts-on-whatsapp *It’s nation’s responsibility to protect elephants: President Droupadi Murmu* The New Indian Express August 6, 2023 https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/aug/06/its-nations-responsibility-to-protect-elephantspresident-droupadi-murmu-2602478.html *Rescuing Elephants From Road Accidents In India* Avni Gupta, Wildlife SOS August 2, 2023 https://wildlifesos.org/elephant/rescuing-elephants-from-road-accidents-in-india/ *From conflict to harmony, villagers in SW China seeking coexistence with elephants* Xinhua August 1, 2023 https://english.news.cn/20230801/e69cf3c4a18c4a7fa5369cbd3ae68b71/c.html *Massachusetts Is On Track To Becoming The Ninth State In The U.S. To Ban The Use Of Wild Animals In Circuses* Karen Lapizco, World Animal News August 1, 2023 https://worldanimalnews.com/massachusetts-could-become-the-ninth-state-in-the-u-s-to-prohibit-the-use-of-wild-animals-in-circuses-traveling-acts/ *Returning Elephants to the Wild* Jo Ya Hsiung, Bangkok Post August 3, 2023 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2622705/returning-elephants-to-the-wild *Elephant-friendly future possible: Thailand shifts from exploitative tourism to conservation* Mitch Connor, The Thaiger August 4, 2023 https://thethaiger.com/news/national/elephant-friendly-future-possible-thailand-shifts-from-exploitative-tourism-to-conservation *So-called experts blind to what is exacerbating human-elephant conflict* Rathindra Kuruwita, The Island August 4, 2023 https://island.lk/so-called-experts-blind-to-what-is-exacerbating-human-elephant-conflict/ *Asian elephant expert Raman Sukumar now a Vice-Chair of the IPCC* Rajat Ghai, Down to Earth August 7, 2023 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/asian-elephant-expert-raman-sukumar-now-a-vice-chair-of-the-ipcc-91041 *Jack the elephant: Saving the species, one individual at a time* Neil Greenwood, IFAW August 7, 2023 https://www.ifaw.org/international/journal/jack-the-elephant-saving-the-species-one-individual-at-a-time *Human-wildlife conflicts in Tanzania are poorly managed – climate change is making things worse* Evodius Waziri Rutta, Queen’s University Gazette August 8, 2023 https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/human-wildlife-conflicts-tanzania-are-poorly-managed-climate-change-making-things-worse *Congo Basin’s elephants boost carbon capture, but need salt-licks to survive* Leonie Joubert, Mongabay August 15, 2023 https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/congo-basins-elephants-boost-carbon-capture-but-need-salt-licks-to-survive/ *Wild Africa Fund calls for protection as Nigeria loses 75% of elephant population in 30yrs* Isaac Anyaogu, Business Day August 14, 2023 https://businessday.ng/news/article/wild-africa-fund-calls-for-protection-as-nigeria-loses-75-of-elephant-population-in-30yrs/ *Elephant attacks claim 147 lives in Coimbatore Forest Division in 12 years, 176 jumbos die * Wilson Thomas, The Hindu August 13, 2023 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/elephant-attacks-claim-147-lives-in-coimbatore-forest-division-in-12-years-176-jumbos-die/article67188606.ece FILM & VIDEO / DOCUMENTARIES / AUDIO / PHOTO RELATED *Skillful elephant climbs over fence meant to keep it out* Yahoo! News August 30, 2023 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/skillful-elephant-climbs-over-fence-160000492.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFWfLlfmif0c0ASxMGmGCkPy6kFBWwKyMf8DODi_moC9YR2FYKQegZ4JLH9K1DTsJ3nEF8t_FUgHdZh7o-eQ56pmgMesSg_-Xdcc69g9ckN0Y7XopRAfDYcst5G_75lpgDN7gSWgq5zZRovSahRRZSf8020DFvWfxJAqh5ieM-JL *Kruger Park: Bumper to bumper elephants! – WATCH* Garrin Lambley, The South African https://www.thesouthafrican.com/animals/kruger-park-bumper-to-bumper-elephants-watch-videos-breaking-28-august-2023/ *Congolese sculptors showcase their wood carving skills* Africanews August 30, 2023 https://www.africanews.com/2023/08/30/congolese-sculptors-showcase-their-wood-carving-skills/ *Watch: Elephant Attacks Bikers In Wayanad, Internet Disappointed For This Reason* News18 August 22, 2023 https://www.news18.com/viral/watch-elephant-attacks-bikers-in-wayanad-internet-disappointed-for-this-reason-8545438.html *Wild elephant helps push-start a truck that broke down on the road [Video]* Ajeesh Kuttan, Cartoq August 15, 2023 https://www.cartoq.com/wild-elephant-helps-push-start-a-truck-that-broke-down-on-the-road-video/ *Environmental Photography Awards seek to make an impact* California18 August 13, 2023 https://california18.com/environmental-photography-awards-seek-to-make-an-impact/11628162023/#google_vignette *Candid jumbocam: 12 wild elephants bathe in Buri Ram forest * Surachai Piragsa, Bangkok Post August 13, 2023 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2628585/candid-jumbocam-12-wild-elephants-bathe-in-buri-ram-forest *Global environmentalists highlight threats faced by elephants* CGTN Africa August 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6WEdy1Jsts *Kenyans urged to help protect wild animals and to reduce cases of human wildlife conflict* KTN News Kenya August 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj2FojBjX0Q *Chen Ying speaks on world elephant day* CGTN America August 12, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznslDZUBF0 *Baby buffalo charges at elephant, mama runs behind to stop it* Trisha Sengupta, Hindustan Times August 9, 2023 https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/baby-buffalo-charges-at-elephant-mama-runs-behind-to-stop-it-101691484847945.html *Over 30 Asian elephants go for a stroll near village in SW China* CGTN August 7, 2023 https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-08-07/Over-30-Asian-elephants-go-for-a-stroll-near-village-in-SW-China-1m4nOWRma1W/index.html *Secrets of the Elephants: Emmy-Nominated Series from National Geographic* National Geographic August 1, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKDjesLozm4 *This Video Of Elephant Closing Doors Of Forest Official's Vehicle Leaves Internet In Splits* News18 India August 2, 2023 https://www.news18.com/viral/this-video-of-elephant-closing-doors-of-forest-officials-vehicle-leaves-internet-in-splits-8483707.html *The riveting true story behind the upcoming docu-series The Hunt for Veerappan* Ananya Swaroop, Lifestyle Asia August 3, 2023 https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/entertainment/streaming/the-hunt-for-veerappan-true-story-on-netflix/ *Video: Trunkless elephant calf stumps forest officers in Kerala* India Today August 3, 2023 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/video-trunkless-elephant-calf-stumps-forest-officers-in-kerala-2415672-2023-08-03 *Experts push for community-based conservation to protect livelihoods, elephant population* CGTN Africa August 2, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CaGsFtRqvA *Elephant stops passing truck to steal food as workers cower in the back* Longview News-Journal August 3, 2023 https://www.news-journal.com/elephant-stops-passing-truck-to-steal-food-as-workers-cower-in-the-back/video_d7b5f171-2c9e-5af3-9b31-95ffc1075886.html *Anand Mahindra Uses Video Of An Elephant To Share An Important Life Lesson* ABP News Bureau August 5, 2023 https://news.abplive.com/trending/anand-mahindra-uses-video-of-an-elephant-to-share-an-important-life-lesson-1620883 *'He will obey me, don't worry'; KSRTC driver's talk with rogue tusker 'Kabali' viral (watch video)* Kerala Kaumudi August 8, 2023 https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1125000&u=he-will-obey-me-dont-worry-ksrtc-drivers-talk-with-rogue-tusker-kabali-viral-(watch-video) *‘Aana Premi’ lays bare jumbo irony in 4 mins* Keerthana Syam, The New Indian Express August 8, 2023 https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2023/aug/08/aana-premi-lays-bare-jumbo-irony-in-4-mins-2602932.html ART / MUSEUM / BOOKS *Gala event raises funds for efforts to protect elephants* Hong Raksmey, The Phnom Penh Post August 20, 2023 https://m.phnompenhpost.com/lifestyle/gala-event-raises-funds-efforts-protect-elephants *Dana Bay Gallery Celebrating World Elephant Day* Breeana Greenberg, Dana Point Times August 3, 2023 https://www.danapointtimes.com/dana-bay-gallery-celebrating-world-elephant-day/ *World Elephant Day: 12 books children must read to learn more about the pachyderm* Fiona Fernandez, Mid-Day August 12, 2023 https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/haathi-mere-saathi-23303178 *New Gilley exhibit celebrates, eulogizes African elephants* Mount Desert Islander August 14, 2023 https://www.mdislander.com/lifestyle/arts/new-gilley-exhibit-celebrates-eulogizes-african-elephants/article_34bc6134-3847-11ee-9c4c-4ff602bb0454.html ARCHAEOLOGY *Conservation Agency Identifies Ancient Elephant Tusk Fossil in Sragen* Najla Nur Fauziyah/Laila Afifa, Tempo (English) August 3, 2023 https://en.tempo.co/read/1755497/conservation-agency-identifies-ancient-elephant-tusk-fossil-in-sragen *Bricks emerging from forest floor turn out to be rare 2,000-year-old Roman ruins* Brendan Rascius, Yahoo! News August 28, 2023 https://news.yahoo.com/bricks-emerging-forest-floor-turn-185540300.html *Thousands of years old ivory remains found in Gagret* Himtimes August 29, 2023 https://himtimes.com/thousands-years-old-ivory-remains-found-gagret/