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Can we count elephants from space?

Conservationists have begun using an exciting new technology that utilizes satellite imagery to count elephants from space, a method that British experts believe will aid in protecting threatened populations in…

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Four Tsavo Trust Rangers Complete Junior Commanders Course At Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Tsavo Trust, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service, operates eight anti-poaching teams dedicated to protecting the endangered wildlife species and habitats of the Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya. We…

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Why Are Elephants So Big (1)
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Why are elephants so big?

The Earth is 4.543 billion years old, and during that time, it has seen the rise and fall of some truly gargantuan species. In the age of dinosaurs, which spanned…

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Predators Of Tsavo (1)
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The predators of Tsavo Conservation Area

Tsavo East and West National Parks, spanning a vast 20,812 km² in Kenya, are not only the country's largest protected areas but also crucial strongholds for several of Africa’s most…

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  • News, Success Story

Empowering Communities And Protecting Ecosystems

Energy Saving Cooking Stoves In Kamungi Conservancy

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How Did The Elephant Evolve A Trunk
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How did elephants evolve trunks?

Tsavo is full of wonderful creatures that seemingly push the boundaries of anatomical weirdness. The giraffe, whose neck alone can grow to more than seven feet in length, giving it…

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Elephant Conservation (1)
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Is conservation working?

Conservation is the careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing. For much of human history, natural resources were so abundant, and humanity’s impact on…

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Importance Of Scavengers
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The importance of scavengers

The photo above depicts members of a hyena clan scavenging on the carcass of a giraffe. Despite scavengers like hyenas and vultures often receiving a bad reputation and being viewed…

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Elephant Trauma
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Can elephants experience trauma?

We know elephants are socially intelligent creatures; indeed, this is one of the reasons these animals garner so much respect and admiration. However, being highly social animals can also lead…

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Elephant Matriarch
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The importance of elephant matriarchs

Elephants are highly social animals and, much like humans, they often look to strong, wise, and charismatic leaders to guide them. In elephant family groups, this role is filled by…

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From Tragedy To Triumph

AN ELEPHANT ATTACK SURVIVOR BECOMES A CONSERVATION HERO

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Elephant Brains
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How smart is an elephant? Insights into an elephant’s brain

Here at Tsavo Trust, we know better than most how intelligent elephants are, and are proud to work alongside these incredible creatures. Whether we are observing matriarchs navigating the arid…

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