Africa’s wildlife tourism industry is one of the most powerful economic engines on the continent, and elephants stand at its heart. From the floodplains of Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the open savanna of Kenya’s Amboseli, elephants are more than a conservation symbol. They are a measurable, irreplaceable driver of economic […]
Celebrating Wildlife Conservation Day with Elementary School Creativity When kids pick up crayons to draw elephants, something remarkable happens. Their artwork reveals not just colorful creatures with big ears and long trunks, but a profound connection between children and the natural world, a connection that holds the key to future […]
Get ready for a festive night of music, laughs, and holiday cheer, all in support of wild elephant conservation!
ECRF is partnering with Bring The Elephant Home for their October Giving Campaign through Benevity in support of their Conservation Research Collaborative initiative in Africa. Elephants are threatened with extinction, habitat loss, poaching, and increasing human-elephant conflict. At Bring The Elephant Home, we work on the frontline with local partners […]
Recent presentations at the 2025 South African Wildlife Management Association conference showcase new research on elephant welfare and community value-based conservation.