Elephants – Michael Broad

Karma as elephant kills tourist on safari in Zambia?

April 4, 2024 by Michael Broad

Fictional picture of elephant charging at a vehicle in Africa

It could be an example of karma. It is all over the news. A male elephant charged at a vehicle carrying tourists in Zambia and unended the vehicle resulting in the death of an 80-year-old female American tourist. Another was injured and flown to hospital. The karma suggestion is mine being an animal advocate …

Do elephants intentionally and consciously bury their dead?

March 20, 2024 by Michael Broad

A recent study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa sheds light on a fascinating behavior observed in Asian elephants. These majestic creatures have been found to mourn and bury their dead calves, a behavior reminiscent of human funeral rites. Here are the key findings from the study: This remarkable discovery highlights the emotional …