Podcasts about Elephant sanctuary

In this episode, we trudge through Operation Dumbo Drop, a 1995 film that somehow makes the chaos of airlifting an elephant into a war zone unbearably dull. We spotlight Tai, the real-life elephant who gave a far more compelling performance than most of the human cast. While the movie struggles to decide if it's a comedy, a war film, or a Disney fever dream, we break down exactly where it goes wrong. Plus, we dig into some behind-the-scenes movie magic and ask the ultimate question: how do you make an elephant movie this boring?The Hoofin' it in Hollywood podcast has been produced by Paul, Audrey, Melissa, and Jordan. Please note that this content is intended for entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are our own.For more information and links to the resources mentioned in this episode, please check the show notes or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/hoofin-hollywood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you found this episode enjoyable and wish to support the podcast, we kindly ask you to like, subscribe and leave a rating or review on your preferred podcast platform.Source materials. Sources with a ✨ are especially worth checking out.Operation Dumbo Drop (1995) - IMDbTai (elephant) - WikipediaTai - IMDbAsian elephant - Wikipedia✨ Humane Hollywood - Operation Dumbo Drop/Gary Johnson, Tai's trainer, talks about Robert Pattinson, Tai, Water for Elephants and moreHow to Drop the Big One : Movies: Disney makes a leap of faith with ‘Free Willy' director Simon Wincer--and two life-like, animatronic elephants--in ‘Operation Dumbo Drop.'Get to Know the Real Star of Water for Elephants, the Busiest Pachyderm in Show BusinessElephant Airlift The Story Behind 'Dumbo Drop' Is No Less Fantastic Than The Movie | The Spokesman-Review The Making of Operation Dumbo Drop - Jim Morris✨ Tai the Elephant in the Vanity Fair 2013 Hollywood Portfolio - YouTubeGoing Bananas for Elephants!Tai Passes Away✨ Tai the Elephant Dies; PETA Pens Eye-Opening Obituary | Blog✨ Animal Defenders International : : Animals in entertainment : Movie Star Electric ShockedWater for Elephants trainers in new cruelty video claimsWhy we must ban the bullhook - Born FreeNational Animal Protection Organizations, Celebrities Protest Use of Live Elephant in New Film Production | Animal Welfare InstituteOrganizations harities to support elephantsThese three cover different but equally important aspects—sanctuary care, rehabilitation, and conservation, but there are more out there. ✨ The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee ✨ Elephant Nature Park (Thailand) ✨ The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets to $1.15 billion ahead of tonight's drawing. Also, how to find the best deals going into this weekend. Plus, a backstage pass inside the nation's largest elephant sanctuary. And game day recipes perfect for game day or the upcoming holiday weekend. 

Good Morning Thailand EP.751 | Flash floods devastate Thai elephant sanctuary, 2 elephants dead and many evacuated & More..

In this episode of Trip Tales, I sit down with Kate, who shares the incredible story of her family's spontaneous two-week adventure in Sri Lanka—a destination that wasn't even on her bucket list but now holds a special place in her heart. What started as a surprise meet-up with her brother, who was on his own world travels, turned into an unforgettable journey for Kate, her mom, and her daughter.Join us as Kate takes us through the magic they encountered including breathtaking beaches, majestic mountains, an awe-inspiring safari, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, the sacred golden Temple of the Tooth, and the heartwarming kindness of the Sri Lankan people. This episode is a testament to the beauty of unexpected adventures and the hidden gems that can turn into life-changing experiences. Whether Sri Lanka is on your radar or not, Kate's story might just inspire you to add it to your travel bucket list!Mentioned in this episode:Flying SriLankan Airlines into ColomboMonsoon seasonNegomboVilla Shade Resort Trincomalee108 Palms Beach ResortPasikudaThe Calm Resort & SpaEllaHomestay found through Booking.comThe Ella to Kandy train rideRavana Adventure ParkRavana Pool ClubUdawalaweUdawalawe National ParkUdawalawe National Park SafariElephant Transit Home (Elephant Sanctuary)Hotel in UdawalaweHattonRoyal Majesty BungalowThe Tea PlantationsKandyRoyal Botanic GardensThe Temple of the ToothLondonPortobello Road AirbnbThe Borough MarketSUPPORTBuy me a coffee to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOWKelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.comPARTNER DISCOUNT CODESSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. CHASE SAPPHIRE CREDIT CARD - My preferred points earning credit card and a great card for newbies entering the points & miles space to get started. Open a Chase Sapphire Preferred with my link and earn 60,000 BONUS POINTS after you spend $4,000 in the first three months your account is open.

Send us a Text Message.Hey Pickles!We're back with a new episode! We'll let you know all that we've been up to, some plans that fell through, some events that we had to miss, and why we had to release a replay last week!We have a new vegan recipe From Our Vegan Kitchen! We made vegan calzones!Man, these were good! We mention Paul Hollywood's Bread book. if you would like a copy of his book, you can get it here:  https://amzn.to/4c4XH6EOur Noteworthy segment explores how animal rights can challenge political violence with a blog post by Wayne Hsiung. You can read his blog post here: https://blog.simpleheart.org/p/how-animal-rights-challenges-politicalIn our Main Topic, we take a look at VP Kamala Harris' record on animal rights legislation. How are the candidates scoring in the vegan world?Our Vegan Org of the Week is The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. This is a wonderful organization that gives homes to elephants that have been rescued from exploitation.Learn more about their work here:  https://www.elephants.comWe also have a new Listener Shout Out! Is it you??Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy the episode!Love, Sam & ChristineSupport the Show.Join Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworksJoin the AFA Vegan Voter Hub https://agriculturefairnessalliance.org/vegan-voter-hub/

Chang Mai is full of markets, temples, massages by ex-prisoners, and the BEST Day Trip with Elephant Sanctuary and a National Park. Hear all about my 2 week stay ish Let's CREATEIT www.bit.ly/createitlikeaboss --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/create-it-like-a-boss/message

Ever Wonder Adventure has released a new travel guide for eco-conscious travelers who want to explore the Golden Triangle ethically. Visit https://www.everwonderadventure.com/indochina-adventure to learn more. Ever Wonder Adventure City: Singapore Address: One Oxley Rise Website: https://www.everwonderadventure.com

Our story tonight is called Sycamore Settles In, and it's a story about the newest resident at the Inn on the Lake. It's also about a sunny winter day, and neighbors spotted from the window, roses and cat nip, toy mice and freshly pressed curtains, and a growing bond between two friends getting each other through the winter. We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Providing home, herd, rest, refuge, and individualized care for life.  Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link below: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app. https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-villagePurchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Following up from last week's episode, this week we talk about what it's like to actually visit an elephant sanctuary and roam among these big fat mammals. What's that? Stop fat-shaming the elephants? It's because they're big-boned? Yea, alright.. good one. Pretty much expecting a one-species zoo, we spent half a day at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, known for being one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in the world.But would it be ethical? Would it even be fun? And would it be worth the bother at all? Also featured in this week's episode are our newly formed, shite-talk packed segments (entirely unrelated to elephants), “The Dumbest Among Us” and “Yoo-Hoo, What Should I Do-Hoo?”So that's what to expect. Listen in if you also like to have a mediocre laugh and judge elephants from afar. Liked this episode or have a suggestion for something we should bother doing? We'd love your review! Want to get in contact? Email: shouldibotherpod@gmail.comFollow us for more content on Instagram: @shouldibotherpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. William Schaffner is the Professor of Preventive Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. As a spokesperson for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, he is an often-tapped resource for infectious disease education and is passionate about health, vaccines, and disease prevention. When not teaching or doing clinical trials he volunteers at The Elephant Sanctuary outside of Nashville. In this Squeeze the Day, we learn about his drive for health, and educating others as well as what he learns from his students and from life.

We've all seen it. Someone putting up that mandatory selfie with an elephant after their “once in a lifetime trip” around South East Asia. Maybe you thought to yourself, “That's as basic as it gets”, or “Thread lightly around that trunk fu**face, you might get squished”. But you probably also wondered… What's it like to stand so close to the biggest mammal on the planet? This week, lucky to be in Thailand, we wanted to tick this activity off our “Basic Bitch Travel Checklist” and visit an Elephant Sanctuary. But this one (Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai) is a little different. It prides itself on being one of the most ethical around. That means no riding, no touching, no feeding, no washing. Just looking. Isn't that basically what a zoo is? In this episode, expect to hear all about our research and general sh*te talk about elephant sanctuaries. Essentially covering, why would anyone bother with them. You'll also hear our game of the week - “Uptown Trunk”. Tune in next week to hear if you actually should bother with them or not based on our experience and world renowned ranking system, the Should I Bother Beans. Liked this episode or have a suggestion for something we should bother doing? We'd love your review! Want to get in contact? Email: shouldibotherpod@gmail.comFollow us for more content on Instagram: @shouldibotherpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Blais–co-founder of the Global Sanctuary for Elephants, whose initial facility is the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil (ESB); he also co-founded The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee—starts by attempting to field my curveball opening question: what makes elephants special? Drawing on 35 years of caring for elephants, he responds chiefly observing how quickly these animals—typically traumatized from […] The post Scott Blais, co-founder of Global Sanctuary for Elephants first appeared on Talking Animals.

Notes: Kate wrote "Can I Stand Here For You" after watching an Oprah show about two injured women Iraq veterans. Juanita Wilson (who had lost her hand) saw Tammy Duckworth come in (she had lost one hand and both feet). Juanita had committed herself to “standing for” any injured female veteran. She asked Tammy "Can I stand here for you?" Then she washed Tammy's hair which still contained dust from Iraq. She used her one hand and asked an orderly to help her with his two hands. Tammy was comatose, in terrible pain and Juanita stood beside her bed for 5 days. Now Tammy is a tri-athlete and was Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for President Barack Obama, the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district. And was then elected to the Senate from the State of Illinois. Knowing the backstory behind some songs makes the songs even richer. As I'm thinking about how we can work toward easing loneliness, this example of two women connecting, then Kate allowing herself to be touched by the story, gives an example... and gives me a way to remember how to make the offering of standing by someone. Don't miss the chance to sing with Melanie DeMore once you've learned the song -- she sings lower, which may give you a chance to experiment with the high harmony if you found it too high in this podcast -- or maybe the melody will feel super comfortable in Melanie's range? Keep finding what feels good in your voice! Songwriter Info: From Inverness CA, Kate Munger has devoted herself for over 40 years to creating non-hierarchical, collaborative models for spirited group singing, joyful community building, and deep fellowship through rounds and parts singing. Kate has written hundreds of singable, swinging, deep songs that remind us of our best inclinations and intentions, and are sung accompaniment to and medicine for our lives. She has loved returning home to Inverness after 9 singing trips to Bali, 6 to Thailand (and the Elephant Sanctuary where singing to and with Elephants was the highlight), and one each to Russia and Spain in the past three decades. Just as the Pandemic arrived, Kate returned from a month in New Zealand with 13 singers where they offered their sung prayers to the community of Christchurch as they remembered the devastating earthquake of 2011 and healed from the horrific shooting at the Muslim Mosque in March 2019. She deeply believes that singers are the best ambassadors of peace on our planet; we show our neighbors our best selves when we travel in their land and appreciate their people, their culture, and their tragedies and show that appreciation through our singing. In 2000 she founded the first of now 220 Threshold Choirs worldwide for choral singers who are called to sing at the bedsides of people who are dying, in a coma, newborns, children in hospital, and with folks who are grieving and who are incarcerated. In honoring its innovative mission, the Threshold Choir has re-imagined what true service can look like; healing the giver as it offers comfort, presence, and ease for the receiver. Now retired from running the business of the Threshold Choir, Kate lives, swims, works, and sings along the shores of Tomales Bay, for 16 years at the Lama Foundation in New Mexico and wherever she can. ​ Sharing Info: Please sing this with loved ones freely -- when sharing in a money-making venture, like a workshop, class, or performance, please contact Kate for permission and rates. Links: A beautiful recording by Melanie DeMore, highly recommended by Kate: https://youtu.be/iDMFt9d5NaM Threshold Choir: https://thresholdchoir.org/ Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:03:28 Start time of reprise: 00:15:52 ​ Nuts & Bolts: 4:4 major 3-part harmony ​Join the A Breath of Song mailing list to receive a heads up as a new episode is released, plus a large version of the artwork, brief thoughts from my slightly peculiar brain... and occasional extras when they seem vitally important! No junk -- I will never sell your address. I read out all your names into my living room when I send new mailings... I appreciate the connection to you who are listening and singing these songs with me. Exchange energy with A Breath of Song with dollars at the Gratitude Jar (whoo-hoo!!!!), or by making comments, leaving reviews, suggesting songs or songwriters (including yourself) ..... your participation matters!​

March 3 is World Wildlife Day. We celebrate the occasion by exploring a haven for a majestic yet at-risk marvel of nature. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, TN – 85 miles southwest of Nashville.

From working at a safari park as a teenager to needing a change from the routine work in the veterinary field, Scott and Kat's careers in captive elephant welfare couldn't have started much differently. Find out how the dark side of elephant care opened Scott Blais's eyes to their immense suffering and how the violent death of Tyke, a circus elephant, led to him co-founding his first sanctuary, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (TES). Learn how Kat Blais left New York to work with elephants as an intern at TES and never looked back. Transcript of this episode is available here. Who we are: Global Sanctuary for Elephants exists to create vast, safe spaces for captive elephants, where they are able to heal physically and emotionally. There are elephants around the world in need of sanctuary, but too few places exist to be able to care for even a fraction of the elephants. International support is necessary to build sanctuaries for elephants in need of rescue and rehabilitation. Our pilot project is Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, currently home to six female Asian elephants. Website: https://globalelephants.org/ Donate: Global Sanctuary for Elephants is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit. Our work is made possible by donations. You can support our work with a general donation, purchasing items from our wishlist, or adopting one (or all) of our elephants for a year. You can also donate with Crypto! Thank you for your support! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter While we encourage and appreciate you sharing our podcast, please note that… This presentation is protected by U.S. and International copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of the presentation or its contents without written permission of the sponsor is prohibited. © 2023 Global Sanctuary for Elephants A big Thank You to the talented musicians Mike McGill, Ron McGill, & Sean Rodriquez for composing our podcast jingle.

Moiya and Corinne figure out how fast we're moving through space. And when you add up all our motion from the Earth spinning to the Milky Way slinking towards Andromeda, we're moving FAST! Housekeeping Become a star and support us on patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod! Listen to JOIN THE PARTY wherever you listen to podcasts or at jointhepartypod.com! Sponsors Listen to StarTripper!!, the zowiest space adventure fiction podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at StarTripperHQ.com. Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. Twitter: @GoAstroMo, Website: moiyamctier.com Host Corinne Caputo. Twitter: @corintellectual, Website: corinnecaputo.com Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and comedian Corinne Caputo demystify space one topic at a time with open eyes, open arms, and open mouths (from so much laughing and jaw-dropping). By the end of each episode, the cosmos will feel a little less “ahhh too scary” and a lot more “ohhh, so cool!” New episodes every Monday. Pale Blue Pod is a member of the Multitude Collective.

Today's guest is Kyle Lybarger, a forester and conservationist from north Alabama. His passion is identifying, protecting, and managing the overlooked grassland ecosystems in his region and educating the public about the environmental value and climate benefits of these native plants. Most people don't realize that so many of our forested areas were once actually native grasslands that were maintained by the grazing of native animal life and the management practices of the native people. In this conversation, Kyle also explains the importance of fire in land management, both the naturally occurring fires and those that indigenous people practiced to sustain local food systems. Tune in to hear Kyle's take on Smokey the Bear, rewilding and the "no-mow" movement, how our domestic landscape has shifted here in the United States and what we can all do to reinvigorate our land and secure our food system.  Topics Discussed: Join the Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge! (Starts 2.6.23) How Kyle got to the Native Habitat Project and how that evolved Grassland ecosystems The need for education about native plants The ecological role of grasslands Why the grasslands have disappeared Kyle discusses "rewilding" Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee  The role of burning in maintaining grasslands How Native Americans utilized the grassland ecosystems How Smoky the Bear and growing populations changed land management practices Porter's Goldenrod Hartselle Sandstone Barren How Kyle established an outdoor classroom in his hometown How forestry competes with biodiversity Grasslands are valuable for sequestering carbon Birds for Beef Jenny Harris of White Oak Pastures Grazing Gone Native with The American Forage Council Discretionary use of sprays to restore grasslands Restoring lawns to native habitats for wildlife diversity and for creating reliable food sources Connect with Kyle: Native Habitat Project's website Kyle's FB page, Native Habitat Managers On Tik Tok @nativeplanttok On Instagram @nativehabitatproject The Native Habitat Podcast This Episode is Sponsored by Havelock Wool: Visit https://havelockwool.com/gooddirt to learn all about wool insulation! About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.

Today's guest is Kyle Lybarger, a forester and conservationist from north Alabama. His passion is identifying, protecting, and managing the overlooked grassland ecosystems in his region and educating the public about the environmental value and climate benefits of these native plants. Most people don't realize that so many of our forested areas were once actually native grasslands that were maintained by the grazing of native animal life and the management practices of the native people. In this conversation, Kyle also explains the importance of fire in land management, both the naturally occurring fires and those that indigenous people practiced to sustain local food systems. Tune in to hear Kyle's take on Smokey the Bear, rewilding and the "no-mow" movement, how our domestic landscape has shifted here in the United States and what we can all do to reinvigorate our land and secure our food system.  Topics Discussed: Join the Lady Farmer Slow Living Challenge! (Starts 2.6.23) How Kyle got to the Native Habitat Project and how that evolved Grassland ecosystems The need for education about native plants The ecological role of grasslands Why the grasslands have disappeared Kyle discusses "rewilding" Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee  The role of burning in maintaining grasslands How Native Americans utilized the grassland ecosystems How Smoky the Bear and growing populations changed land management practices Porter's Goldenrod Hartselle Sandstone Barren How Kyle established an outdoor classroom in his hometown How forestry competes with biodiversity Grasslands are valuable for sequestering carbon Birds for Beef Jenny Harris of White Oak Pastures Grazing Gone Native with The American Forage Council Discretionary use of sprays to restore grasslands Restoring lawns to native habitats for wildlife diversity and for creating reliable food sources Connect with Kyle: Native Habitat Project's website Kyle's FB page, Native Habitat Managers On Tik Tok @nativeplanttok On Instagram @nativehabitatproject The Native Habitat Podcast This Episode is Sponsored by Havelock Wool: Visit https://havelockwool.com/gooddirt to learn all about wool insulation! About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.

Click here for the show notes:In today's episode, we'll be talking to Sofie and Tony who founded and run an elephant sanctuary, in fact, the first-ever Elephant Sanctuary in Europe. Seb and I met Tony and Sofie way back in 2018 when we went to visit The Elephant Haven European Elephant Sanctuary in France. We had been in contact with Tony asking if our group might visit the sanctuary for our Dordogne trip in 2020 and if we might visit during a scout.They kindly agreed to show us around one beautiful spring day and what a lovely day it was. Now, I should add, that at this time, there were no elephants at the sanctuary yet. They spent a couple of hours showing us what they had built so far, their story, and their goal to try to be a place where elephants will live the rest of their lives in a much better situation than they were before.As usual, Seb and I were in absolute awe of the work these people are doing. Of course that Dordogne trip in 2020 did not go ahead, but we have actually rebooted that trip and you could be visiting this sanctuary, a sanctuary that is not open to the public on our trip on our A Taste Of The French Countryside: Romantic Villages & Valleys with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau that is happening in September 2023! This trip still has a few spots available and you can join us and visit  The Elephant Haven European Elephant Sanctuary in France and meet Gandhi and Delhi!In this episode, we discussHow Sofie and Tony got involved in animal protectionWhy there is a need for an elephant sanctuary in Europe  Why they decided to create this space for elephantsWhat their long-term goals are for this sanctuary

Join me in this episode as I talk to Michelle Pearson all about Chiang Mai, Thailand- meeshpearson on instagram. We talk about our most helpful hints for traveling to Thailand as well as put together a list of our favorite things to do, see and eat there. 8 Best Things to do in Chiang Mai: 1- Visit Temples Wat Chedi Luang What Phra That Doi Suthep 2- Visit an Elephant Sanctuary 3- Go to a cooking school 4- Try all the Thai food 5- Visit the night markets 6- Get a traditional Thai massage 7- Zip line through the jungle 8- Take a bike tour around the old city

Nikita Dhawan, Founder, Youth for Animals converses with Todd Montgomery, Sr. Manager of External Relations for The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, the largest natural habitat sanctuary in North America. Since 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary has provided "a home and a herd” to 28 elephants retired from performance and exhibition in its 3060-acre facility,Todd Montgomery is the Sr. Manager of External Relations for The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. In this role, he oversees The Sanctuary's onsite and offsite volunteer program, internships, community partnerships, and general outreach. Todd has been with The Sanctuary since 2013.Todd is also part of the education team that designs and delivers The Sanctuary's education programs at The Elephant Discovery Center and online through virtual field trips, reaching more than 16,000 people annually.

Special guest is Joy Owens.

Transport yourself back to 1931 and join the circus with Mally and Jonah by watching Water for Elephants! While there are plenty of the usual laughs and silliness in this episode, be warned that Mally does go down the deep dark hole that is animal rights — serious discussion of Tai the elephant and who her handlers were takes place. On the flipside, additional conversation is had around awesome organizations like The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee where circus elephants are truly free from having to perform for humans ever again.Dive into this vintage romance starring Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, and The Batman himself, Robert Pattinson. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Thanks for listening — please remember to rate, review and subscribe!Hang out with us on:FacebookInstagramTwitterThis is a Mally Creative podcast.Intro music composed by Jonah Weingarten.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/movieloverspod)

The reason the world is in such a state when it comes to the environment is simple - we have become disconnected from the source of life – the planet which sustains us. Since 1970, two-thirds of global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have been lost on average, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Environmental destruction - caused by deforestation, unsustainable agriculture and the illegal wildlife trade - is a leading factor in the decline. These numbers can be overwhelming and make us think, what can I do? Well, how we spend our money matters, and my friend Vicki Kiely encourages us all to reconsider visiting zoos and aquariums, because she believes it is inhumane to treat animals this way. An activist for many years, I have such great admiration for the work Vicki does and encourage everyone to really think about this and then act. If you care about nature, speak up and if you have the courage that Vicki does, get involved where it makes sense to you.Thank you so much Vicki for being a voice for the voiceless. I admire you tremendously and I know the work you do is not easy. I will always have your back.You can get in touch with VickiVK Performers Studio, teaching adults & children age 3-18yrsVicki Kiely | LinkedInArticles to readMini Monitors Return to The Cove | Dolphin ProjectZoos are outdated and cruel – it's time to make them a thing of the past | The Independent | The Independent Zoo battles to save dozens of species from extinction by cryogenically freezing genetic samplesTo get in touch with me, Andrea EdwardsWebsites https://andreatedwards.com/ and https://uncommon-courage.com/ My book Uncommon Courage, An Invitation mybook.to/UncommonCourageAnd the workbook mybook.to/UncommonCourageActionAnd my Facebook Group Uncommon Courage https://www.facebook.com/groups/442905877003333 #UncommonCourage #VickiKiely

This week Laura Roddy joins me from The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Laura is the Education Manager at the Sanctuary and man is she good! We discuss how elephants come into their care, the different regulating bodies that make sure the elephants are well cared for, and how we can get involved. You can learn more about The Elephant Sanctuary and check out their live cams at www.elephant.org or on Facebook and Instagram @theelephantsanctuary. You can also check out the regulating bodies at: www.sanctuaryfederation.org www.aza.org ASL only: https://youtube.com/channel/UCptgszJ03WBmP_RJZOx6o6w Voice only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-animal-rescue-podcast-what-you-always-wanted-to/id1548213393 https://open.spotify.com/show/04F2HQcGPGdXWxktsEDI90?si=42NLPNR6RLqcLf208Fi3hw&dl_branch=1

Steven M. Wise—founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP); an attorney, author, and legal scholar, Wise is leading NhRP's pioneering effort to free an elephant named Happy from […] The post Steven M. Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project first appeared on Talking Animals.

Kerri McCrea studied zoology at Queen's before moving to Thailand in 2013.    Since then, she and her Thai-Karen husband Sombat have set up their own elephant project called Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary which works with local communities to bring elephants home to the forest and away from a life of work in the tourism industry.   In today's episode we talk about: Kerri's love for animals from a young age The career path of a Zoologist Why she moved to Thailand to set up an elephant sanctuary What it like living in a hill-tribe village The impact COVID has had on the ‘elephant industry' And the greatest challenges/successes she's faced along the way   Check it out!   https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/kerri-mccrea-kindred-spirit-elephant-sanctuary

Carol Buckley—a longtime expert in the care of captive elephants, who co-founded The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, moving on to found Elephant Aid International, a nonprofit organization “that creates innovative […] The post Carol Buckley, longtime expert in the care of captive elephants first appeared on Talking Animals.

Take an adventure with our guest Karen Thomas as she explains how she has remained civically engaged throughout her entire life. Her adventures are amazing and her travels have taken her from the small town Ashland, Ohio all the way to a elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Listen in as she explains how to remain civically engaged no matter where you are.Grandpas Cheese BarnAshland, OhioColumbus Chamber of CommercePlanned ParenthoodElephant Retirement Park The Goodness MarketBang Studios Hair SalonRed CrossThailand 

In this weeks episode, host Taylor Ganis interviews The Elephant Sanctuary. They will discuss the importance of elephants, the life of an elephant at the Sanctuary, and how you can help elephants both wild and captive.

A crazed trucker hell bent on revenge? Jeremy Piven in a precursor to Ari Gold? Bill Murray and an elephant? SURE! Larger Than Life (1996) is a comedy road film finding Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) traveling cross country with his newly inherited elephant. Vera, the elephant, was the show partner to Jack's father - a traveling clown he never knew. Now Jack must travel to California and decide what to do with Vera. Along the way he meets a wacky cast of characters including a paranoid trucker, Tip Tucker. McConaughey's performance (and really this entire film) has to be seen to be believed.   Following our film discussion, we sit down with Todd Montgomery - Operations and Outreach Manager at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The Elephant Sanctuary provides a home for captive elephants and gives them the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. You can skip the movie, but don't skip out on this interview!   Episode Sections (00:00) Movie Summary (39:55) Interview with Todd Montgomery, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee (01:10:13) Ratings & Reviews   Show Links The Elephant Sanctuary Website The Elephant Sanctuary - YouTube Channel Tai, The Elephant's Wikipedia Page Siskel & Ebert's Review of Larger Than Life Bill Murray On Set Interview   Reach the Podcast! Twitter - AlrightCast Instagram - AlrightCast E-Mail - AlrightCast@gmail.com

Barbara Trask Lovett—president of Save Nosey Now, member of the Board of Directors of The Elephant Advocacy Project, and generally a veteran advocate for improving the lives of captive elephants—recounts […]

Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with outreach manager Todd Montgomery at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Rescued elephants from circuses and zoos across America find peace at the Elephant Sanctuary. Founded in 1995, the sanctuary is not open to the public to ensure a tranquil retirement environment for the elephants. Fortunately there’s a wonderful educational visitors' center located in downtown Hohenwald. Video displays include the EleCam , providing live-streaming video feed from the elephants’ 2,700-acre habitat—the largest safe haven in North America. The Elephant Sanctuary podcast show is the seventh in a series showcasing Nashville’s Big Back Yard , an economic and tourism initiative encompassing the Natchez Trace National Parkway in Tennessee’s southwest quarter down to the Shoals Region in Northern Alabama. The town of Hohenwald is located 80 miles southwest from Nashville.

Animals Affected by COVID – from an Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand to the US “Food Chain” – guest AVA LaLANCETTE of Never Forget Elephant Foundation Are You Vegan If You Take Vaccines? How Do You Feel about Bill Gates’ Microsoft Prick – of Your Skin? Severe Reaction in COVID Vax Trial   Please DONATE to […]

In this episode, I was delighted to talk with Todd Montgomery, head of operations and outreach coordinator at The Elephant Sanctuary located in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Taking a stance on what is right vs wrong is defining and The Elephant Sanctuary has portrayed what it means to do good on this earth since 1995. Elephants are held captive for terrible reasons and this is where The Sanctuary comes into play, providing amazing animals with a home to flourish in. A total of 27 elephants call The Elephant Sanctuary their home with more than 2700 acres to explore. Make sure you check out their website, www.Elephants.com, and on Instagram @Theelephantsanctuary to learn more about one of the greatest places on this planet! If you want to learn about how smart elephants truly are while also restoring your faith in humanity I'd recommend giving this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're going back to Thailand. Located on the island of Phuket, Phuket City is a vibrant, eclectic, charming, and delicious place to spend a few days. We talk about all the things to see and do but, most importantly, we talk about all the incredible food you can find. Be warned, you shouldn't listen to this episode hungry. Places we talked about today:Elephant Sanctuary: https://system.phuketpes.org/public/find Ecoloft Phuket: https://www.ecolofthotel.com Khun Jeed Yod Pak: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Chinese-Restaurant/Khun-Jeed-Yod-Pak-145152242340267/ Mae Ting Kanom Jeen: https://maetingphuket.business.site Brake Taek Noodle Soup: https://restaurantguru.com/Brake-Taek-Noodle-Soup-Phuket Ko Yoon Phuket Noodle: https://www.phuket101.net/ko-yoon-hokkien-noodles-in-phuket-town/ Chino@Cafe Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/ChinoCafeGallery/ Thaivetro Oldtown Ice Cream: http://thaivetro-oldtown.com/

Scott Blais—co-founder of the Global Sanctuary for Elephants, whose initial facility is the Elephant Sanctuary Brazil—begins the conversation aiming to answer my question about what makes elephants magical, what provokes […]

This week we are fortunate to speak with Joy Owens, the Education Manager from the Elephant Sanctuary from Tennessee. Since 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has provided elephants retired from performance and exhibition with a safe refuge and the companionship of other elephants. The facility has grown from 110 acres to 2,700 acres and has provided sanctuary to 27 elephants, making it North America's largest natural habitat refuge for captive elephants. Please visit the Elephant Sanctuary home page HERE and view their web cameras.

After seeing elephants being abused in Thailand, Kristina was given the motivation to start The Elephant Project in order to help raise funds for elephants and create awareness for the well being of the species. Kristina now donates 100% of the net profit from her sales of stuffed elephant toys to organizations globally that rescue and care for injured, abused and orphaned elephants.Some of the organizations that Kristina contributes to are; the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, elephants in Burma, and the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.

This episode of Knowing Animals comes from Thailand where I visited the Samui Elephant Sanctuary: https://www.samuielephantsanctuary.org. I speak to one of the guides  about how they care for their elephants. I am also joined 6 participants at the Koh Samui International Podcast Festival: https://littledumdumclub.com/kohsamui/ I ask them about their experience at the sanctuary and the difficult ethical issues surrounding elephants in Thailand.    This episode of Knowing Animals is brought to you by AASA. AASA is the Australasian Animal Studies Association. You can find AASA on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/AASA-Australasian-Animal-Studies-Association-480316142116752/. Join AASA today!

Today's episode is all about a reflection on my recent trip to Thailand and Indonesia!  4:15- Shoutouts 12:35- Being Present and Perspectives 18:30- Elephant Sanctuary 24:14- The Negative Side (Ping Pong Shows) 32:20- Lady Boy Culture 34:20- Favorite Spots 38:45- Memorable Moments 40:19- Personal Goal Podcast: www.newmedicalnomads.com/p/podcast  Safe community for medical traveling questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmedicalnomads/ Page for the latest episodes: https://www.facebook.com/NMNPodcast/  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/dylancalliernewmedicalnomads iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-medical-nomads-podcast/id1265522986?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X6H0dq9hnl5sLEUOnSh1k Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan  https://travelersconference.com/

Lane's car is in the shop. Ryan keeps it real with data from the Nixon era. Pixar is still making us cry. The Elephant Sanctuary is a non-profit organization founded in 1995. The Sanctuary has provided a home to 28 elephants, all retired from zoos and circuses. Learn more: https://www.elephants.com/ 

No one imagines elephants in Tennessee, but for a certain sanctuary in the lower-middle portion of the state, elephants aren’t imaginary. Discover the story of The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee and how Carol Buckley and Scott Blais created a haven of safety for former performing elephants. Words by Cara Clark Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins

On this show Lori welcomed Frances Carlisle, a New York based attorney who specializes in estate planning. Frances is a nationally known expert in advising clients how to make sure their dogs, cats and other nonhuman family members are taken care of when the guardians are no longer around. Too many of us do not […]

Join your host, Winifred Adams, for Making Life Brighter's second episode of her live interviews from Brazil with the CEO of the Global Sanctuary for elephants, Scott Blais. In this episode Scott talks about the need behind the sanctuary and purpose of five or more elephants together. Hear how his first-hand experiences are lining up for the completion of Phase I when the elephants move this September to the sanctuary. www.makinglifebrighter.com/radio Facebook: Making Life Brighter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show begins with our rescue of an injured hawk, and many practical tips on how to aid birds who may be in need of assistance. The first key is to learn which birds need to be left alone. Then, to commemorate Adopt a Rescue Bird Month, Peter describes the ideal ways to acquire a […]

Peabody and Emmy Award winner Jay Martel joins us in Booth One via Skype all the way from Hollywood! It's our first long-distance interview show and the technology involved has Gary and Roscoe a bit daunted, so we've brought in our audio guru John Lisiecki to run sound for us today. Great to have John back in the studio! Jay won an Emmy this year as Executive Producer on the brilliant sketch comedy show Key & Peele, now available in full episodes at Comedy Central. One of their recurring sketches became so iconic that Luther, Barack Obama's "Anger Translator" appeared with the president at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Jay and producing partner Ian Roberts, a co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, were the show runners (Jay tells us what that entails) for Key & Peele and are now show runners for the TV Land program Teachers - featuring the actresses who performed here in Chicago as the improv group, The Katydids. Jay is also a successful playwright, essayist (The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, etc.) and novelist. His first novel, Channel Blue, is about an intergalactic alien conglomerate called Galaxy Entertainment that for decades has used the Earth as the basis of a reality TV show for billions of planetary viewers. But the viewership has become bored with our "earthle" behavior and the producing corporation of Channel Blue decides to "cancel" Earth in a spectacular series-ending finale. Only one person can prevent this disaster - out-of-work screenwriter and manic depressive Perry Bunt. And this is just the first 40 pages!! A terrific read and a very funny book. We detour into a few animal stories and talk about Shirley and Jenny, 2 former circus elephants who have an emotional reunion after 22 years when they end up at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Watch the touching video here. Next we discuss the 100-year-old giant tortoise Diego, who single-handedly saved his species from extinction by fathering 800 babies in the past 50 years on the Galapagos Island of Espanola. Conservationists credit Diego's success with the ladies to his handsome, grizzled appearance. You be the judge. Finally, an air passenger boarded a flight recently with her "emotional support animal" - a duck wearing red shoes and a Captain America diaper. Gary, Roscoe and Jay discuss the merits and ethical implications of the emotional support animal craze - real or ruse? Gary and Roscoe are treated to Booth One experiences by being invited into the limousines of Tony and Tina on the way to their "wedding". Roscoe gets the bridal party while Gary travels with the groomsmen as they head to the church on time. Afterwards, we attend the ceremony and reception right here in Chicago. It's a delightful affair, full of humor and outrageous behavior. Do yourself a favor and book your table today for Tony n' Tina's Wedding! It's not every day that you hear a great Richard Nixon story, but Jay's got one and it involves rhododendrons and the King of Morocco. And he relates a remarkable anecdote about confronting Jeb Bush about the Florida death penalty while working as an on-air correspondent for Michael Moore's TV Nation. Kiss of Death: Phil Chess - Chess Records Boss who spread the Blues A Polish Jewish immigrant who grew up in Chicago, Phil Chess introduced the world to African-American blues, R&B, and Rock 'n Roll. With his brother Leonard, they founded Chess Records and throughout the 1950's and early '60's, released a string of hits, including Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode," Etta James' "At Last," and Bo Didley's "Who Do You Love." Their second release was Muddy Waters' "Rollin' Stone." Twelve years later in London, Mick Jagger and his friends would name their new band after that record. "The story of the blues is to tell your feelings," he said. "The blues is what comes from the heart." Phil Chess was 95. Read NYT obit here.

Join Winifred in a special show dedicated the Elephant Fundraiser Event in Malibu, supporting the 4 part series on the Free Roam Elephant Sanctuary in Brazil. Find out first hand from Winifred why is was like in Brazil where the elephants are being moved to. Learn about her journey prior at John of God and then the journey to the land that will be the home for the elephants. Find out where you can join us for the ART 4 ELEPHANTS event Thursday night! Learn who our mystery masked man guest will be and why he is making morning show headlines. Find out what impact he is having on potential corruption in his town. Tune in Thursday at 10am PST, 1pm EST for our special live show tomorrow, the day of the Art 4 Elephant Event in Malibu, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join your host, Winifred Adams, with her final segment of Live in Brazil, Elephant Sanctuary Part 4, this Thursday at 10am PST and 1 pm EST. Find out what is in store for the sanctuary and how you can help. Learn the plan and find out from Scott, President of the Sanctuary, what it is like living down there in the middle of nowhere, taking on such an enormous calling. Don't miss this last and final episode where you can learn about this one of a kind South American Sanctuary where elephants can not only rehab after captivity, but live together peacefully and cohabitate once again. Making Life Brighter Radio 'Your Choice For Conscious Entertainment' www.makinglifebrighter.com For Live Links and All Archived Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join your host, Winifred Adams, for Making Life Brighter's second episode of her live interviews from Brazil with the CEO of the Global Sanctuary for elephants, Scott Blais. In this episode Scott talks about the need behind the sanctuary and purpose of five or more elephants together. Hear how his first-hand experiences are lining up for the completion of Phase I when the elephants move this September to the sanctuary. www.makinglifebrighter.com/radio Facebook: Making Life Brighter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Thursday @ 10 am PST/ 1 pm EST, join your host, Winifred Adams, for the Making Life Brighter Radio show! In this episode, follow along in Part II of the moving interview with Beatrice as she goes through extreme healing for cancer in her lungs while at John of God in Brazil. Learn more about the follow up of that event and how the ego plays a crucial part in a person's setbacks or movement. Find out what proven tools can help people and why. Learn the exciting news about the NEW ELEPHANT SANCTUARY in Brazil and find out how you can participate in the movement of these sacred land animals to a healing land where they get to roam free. In the land of Zika, find out how Winifred was immunized for Zika. If you haven't seen the movie VAXXED, you need to! Hear about some of what the producers and principles said at the premiere in Los Angeles. MAKING LIFE BRIGHTER RADIO Log onto: www.makinglifebrighter.com/radio FB: Making Life Brighter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Booth One's second Easter holiday for Gary and Roscoe, having just passed the first anniversary of our podcast. Ross reprises his hilarious story of appearing as a young child in a photo in the Niles Daily Sun  (Michigan) searching for an Easter Egg in the bushes with his "hind-end" in focus. We appeal to our Booth One podcast nation for a copy of this priceless photo. Happy hunting! And when in Chicago, don't forget to visit The Fudge Pot chocolate store in Old Town to satisfy your sweet tooth! visit their site Gary talks about his beloved mother Dolores's favorite Polish Easter traditions, gathering around pierogi, kielbasa and lamb cake -- the art of lively conversation flourishing. Our Waspy producer had to get used to the volume. For Poles, Easter is the holiest day of the year. Read more about the food here. Update on the presidential race: As the GOP may soon meet it's death in the general election, Gary suggests the GOP symbol elephant might go to the amazing Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. This 2700 acre retirement home is filled with features of their natural habitats and is closed to the public. How cool is that? For educational and observational purposes, there are 14 solar-powered "elecams". We love everything about this. Check out the details here!Speaking of lame elephants, Donald Trump. Here's something: One of Trump's first business ventures out of college was backing a Broadway show called Paris is Out by Richard Seff in 1970. The show ran for 96 performances at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Would that his campaign closes as quickly. Details in this great NYT story. LEARN MORE about Gary Z and Roscoe when they play Chat Pack, our favorite game. We aspire to write our own Chat Pack for the show. If you have ideas for questions, please send them in. This week the Broadway chat boards were alive with controversy and invective as actress Patti Murin rebutted some snarky comments that cropped up on BroadwayWorld.com. web site Not only did they vilify the musical Nerds! she was working on that just got shut down in rehearsals for lack of funding, but some comments go right after the talent of the actors. Her responses are witty and priceless and should lead to more oversight of these chat boards in the future. read more Find out how Roscoe learned his lesson in writing on the chat boards in his story about actress Irene Dailey. read bio Looking for that perfectly "little" cute place in the Village or Little Italy? Well, look no further than Mr. Donahue's, a 9-seat restaurant serving hearty meals in a tiny space. go to website No reservations, first come only. Better bring a book. And an umbrella. And find out more about Columbia University student Jonah Reider who opened a restaurant in his dorm room to raise a little extra cash. He's gotten more than he bargained for! read more here Gary and Roscoe recount their Booth One experience attending Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's new production of Othello. As new press list members, we received the royal treatment. Gary recalls seeing the play on Broadway with James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer.  Talk about star power! Kiss of Death Martha Wright, Broadway Actress, who took over for Mary Martin in two iconic roles of the American Musical Theatre - Nellie Forbush in South Pacific and Maria Rainer in The Sound of Music. Though never a star like Martin, Ms. Wright by all accounts acquitted herself brilliantly in her portrayals. She performed Forbush more than 1,000 times on Broadway, closing the show in January 1954. Ms. Wright was 92. read full obit        

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Diva interviewed Days of our Lives actress, Peggy McCay, who portrays Caroline Brady on the show.  Peggy is a five time Emmy nominee (2 Daytime, 3 Primetime).  Peggy won a Primetime Emmy the same year she was nominated for acting on Days of our Lives, the only actress to ever accomplish that feat.  Peggy discusses Caroline's new storyline and her passion for saving elephants.

Jon Patch welcomes Diana Reiss, author of Dolphin In The Mirror. Diana Reiss is one of the world’s leading experts on dolphin intelligence. In addition, as a dolphin advocate, she is a leading rescuer who helped inspire and served as an adviser for the Oscar-winning film The Cove. Here, she combines her science and activism to show just how smart dolphins really are and why we must stop mistreating them. Readers will be astonished at their sophisticated lifelong creativity and playfulness, their emotional intelligence, their level of self-awareness, and their ability to communicate with humans. In the second part of the show, Jon talks to Rob Atkinson, CEO of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is the nation's largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically to meet the needs of endangered elephants. It is a non-profit organization, licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and accredited by the Association of Sanctuaries, designed specifically for old, sick or needy elephants who have been retired from zoos and circuses. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Dolphin In The Mirror with Jon Patch