Pula’s new friends
Category: Uncategorized | Date: Jun 13 2008 | By: elephantsofbotswana
Recently two young males have joined Pula, Ntongeni and Nandipa. They are a little taller than Pula so are about 8-10 years old. Pula is loving thier company and it is great to watch them interact and learn about each other.
Otherwise all is well. Pula is adapting well after his release nearly a month ago. We could not have asked for anything better, long may it continue.
Kate
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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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6 Responses to “Pula’s new friends”
Lisa, California, on 15 Jun 2008
Ditto! May Pula live long and well. Congratulations on this success. Lisa
TheTeach, Seattle, on 17 Jun 2008
Kate,
Are these ele families and herds close to the borders with Zambia and Zimbabwe? I’ve read that the elephants are not very safe if they cross those borders. Zambia in particular has gotten some very negative press on this, and I’m sure problems abound in Zimbabwe in its current state. Hope you don’t have to worry about this kind of thing where you are. I think the trans-border projects to expand elephant herd range are a great idea, but only if the animals will be safe in all parts of the corridor. What’s your take on this? Best Wishes.
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