Its all happening here…
Category: Uncategorized | Date: May 28 2008 | By: elephantsofbotswana
Morning folks,
Well, winter is certainly on its way, the mornings are getting chilly and sunrise is getting lazy but that certainly hasn’t curtailed events! I happy to report that Pula is doing well, under the watchful eyes of a tea-fueled Peter and Mphoeng, he has been tracked onto the Abu Island where he has been spending time with Nanadipa, Ntongine and 2 other wild bulls who are a little older than himself. Dust and ears went flying as he sparred with one of them but its just a taste of things to come for him.
For my end the Abu herd are doing well, baby Abu who is coming up to 2 years old is as lively as ever, chasing everything from impala to warthogs with trumpets of delight. The latest addition to the herd, Lorato, is gaining confidence and control of her trunk! I think we can all see that she will be as sweet and mild mannered as her mother.
Aside from elephant buisness we have been having good Lion sightings of late. A pride of 10 were spotted about 5 kms out from camp and another single mum raising 4 cubs were seen by our Picnic site. Judging by the roaring they are still in the area so we will see what the day brings!
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Hi, I am Kate Evans, or more commonly known as Elephant Kate. I am a zoologist whose great love is elephants. Since 2002 I have been living my dream by researching elephants in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. I decided I was going to be an elephant researcher when I was seven. I was living in Asia at the time and visited the elephant orphanage in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It was there that I made up my mind I was going to work for these majestic and intelligent animals. I made a promise to an elephant and we all know an elephant never forgets!!!! It took me 20 years to finally realise my dream and start my life as an elephant researcher. It was 20 years well spent and now I have to pinch myself most days to make sure it is true and I am living my dream.
I now head up a team who are researching the elephants and trying to work out the social and ecological needs of the largest remaining population of the African elephant. From time to time, other team members will add their thoughts and experiences. I love sharing my experiences - so I hope that this blog is a medium through which you will be able to join the elephants and I on our adventures in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. -
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One Response to “Its all happening here…”
TheTeach, Seattle, on 30 May 2008
Hi Kate, Way cool! How about posting some more photos of all these unique characters so my students can place elephant faces (or should I say ears?) to all the interesting names and behavior descriptions? They really get into the photos, and it’s great for the visual learners. We like to follow the adventures and travels of the family groups. They really enjoyed learning about Echo’s family in Amboseli, Kenya.
I’m sure every family’s matriarch could tell her own unique story of family history, long journeys, joys, and tragedy.
Those huge brains packed with memory and knowlege, and so adept at communication. If only we knew how to better listen and understand what they have to tell us. The “Elephant Voices” team is working that angle. Best Wishes.
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