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We are deeply saddened to report that one of our best-known and most beloved bull elephants, Edison, has died. Edison’s carcass was found in Westgate Conservancy in Samburu, northern Kenya. We suspect his untimely death could be yet another tragic...
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Following the successful launch of our Human-Elephant Coexistence (HEC) Toolbox on World Elephant Day last year, we embarked on a significant milestone this year by conducting our inaugural Toolbox Training of Trainers workshops in Tsavo, Kenya.
As elephants gathered in huge numbers in Samburu National Reserve recently, one elephant in particular stood out. An enormous bull called Miguna Miguna had arrived out of the blue, begun chasing females, intimidating other bulls and squaring up to...
On Thursday 12th March 2020, Kenya confirmed the first patient that tested positive for the coronavirus. The following week, a directive to close all learning institutions led to a shutdown of primary schools, high schools and universities...
When Iain Douglas-Hamilton began radio-tracking elephants in Tanzania in 1968 it transformed our understanding of how far some elephants travel, and how different their individual movements can be. Today, with the original VHF beacons now joined by...
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help us understand and protect elephants? Speech processing, facial recognition and many forms of forecasting have been transformed as computers learn to scour incoming streams of data for significant patterns....
A female elephant fitted with a GPS tracking collar has made a remarkable journey from Samburu to Marsabit in Northern Kenya - suggesting that elephants are starting to feel safe again. Koya, aged 23, made the 48 mile trek with six of her family,...
We are so proud of the matriarchs who lead our Samburu elephant herds in Northern Kenya. With their knowledge, experience and wisdom, their leadership is crucial to the survival of the entire group. In honour of these wonderful ‘ladies’ and...
"In both life and death, big bulls like Tim and Matt not only fire our imaginations, but they are also stark reminders that the last giants on Earth are quickly disappearing and we must do all we can to protect their future...
Counting wildlife is critical for management but is expensive and surprisingly hard. Luckily a new improved technique is on the horizon. Save the Elephants has trialled a new way of counting wildlife over large areas with an innovative method...
One of North Kenya’s largest tuskers - a celebrated African savanna elephant called Matt, has sadly died. Matt, aged 52, and one of Kenya’s well known elephant elders, died apparently from natural causes. During his lifetime he roamed further...
Outdoor learning activities such as artwork, wildlife drawings, poetry and beading complements theory-based learning offered in schools in Kenya. At our Wildlife Clubs, students have been embracing these activities and learning about wildlife...
