
Saving the "Ice Elephants"
Climate is on the mind of everyone these days, as we humans struggle to survive and thrive in savagely changing weather patterns. From the lung freezing cold of North America to the animal melting heat of Australia, climate change is upon us and we need to react, rapidly and decisively to address it. All these wild climatic swings and catastrophes got me thinking, naturally, about wild animals, their environment and adaptation. Every species- tiny plants and insects, apex pre

The Time is Now. Light Your Candle.
We are getting hit, there is no doubt about it, each and every one of us is getting hit. Compassion is taking a beating everywhere we turn. Regardless of your political beliefs, your religion or your ethnicity it seems like the world is going haywire; tensions with N. Korea, acrimony in the US Government, natural resources under threat, tensions in S. America. From Brexit to the Middle East, the waters of our ship seem suddenly tumultuous and uncertain. With our world of 24/7

MAYDAY! Hearing The Call and Taking Action
Yesterday was May 1st, historically, a day of huge significance for cultures around the world. To the ancient Celts it was the day of Beltane (the spring festival of rebirth) the Greeks celebrated with flower baskets, parts of the UK still see the spring in with maypoles, garlands and Morris dancers! What a terrific way to honor what we at Arte for Elephants and our many fabulous friends, are working towards. Rebirth. Sanctuary is really a place of healing and discovery for a