Voor een toekomst voor olifanten

Olifanten worden met uitsterven bedreigd. Hun leefgebied verdwijnt in een alarmerend tempo, door toedoen van mensen. Olifanten moeten daarom buiten beschermde gebieden op zoek naar voedsel en water. Zo ontstaan er meer en meer conflicten tussen olifanten en mensen. Als de olifant verdwijnt, verliezen we een prachtige diersoort, die zo cruciaal is voor onze natuur en ecosysteem. 

Alles op alles voor duurzame verandering!

Bring the Elephant Home zet alles op alles voor de overlevingskans van olifanten. Onze natuurbeschermingsprojecten starten bij de lokale gemeenschap. We streven naar duurzaam positieve verandering, naar een wereld waar mens en olifant in harmonie naast elkaar kunnen leven. Sluit je aan bij de missie van Bring the Elephant Home!

Antoinette van de Water, oprichter BTEH

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Alvast veel dank voor je hulp! Bring The Elephant Home is een door het CBF erkend goed doel en is een ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling). Ook is BTEH lid van GlobeGuards.

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  • ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“ž Adventure is Calling... will you answer? Ever dreamed of working hands-on with elephants in the wild? Nowโ€™s your chance! Join Bring The Elephant Home and Kariega Game Reserve for our renowned elephant conservation research expedition in South Africa. Help track elephant movements, monitor their behavior, and contribute to vital conservation efforts! ๐Ÿ“ Where: Kariega Game Reserve, South Africa ๐Ÿ“… When: May 26 โ€“ June 4, 2025 ๐Ÿ›‘ Limited Spots Available โ€“ Apply Now! ๐Ÿ›‘ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Email us at brooke@bteh.org or visit our website for details. https://buff.ly/4bgYTFj #ElephantConservation #WildlifeResearch #SaveTheElephants #SouthAfrica #ConservationExpedition #BringTheElephantHome
  • ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ Exciting New Publication Alert! Our collaborators at the University of Hawaii, have just published groundbreaking research on using synthetic honey bee alarm pheromones to help reduce humanโ€“elephant conflict in Africa. This study explores how a blend of isoamyl acetate, 2-heptanol, and 2-nonanol can effectively deter elephantsโ€”sometimes even entire herds!โ€”from critical points like waterholes, offering an innovative, passive approach to managing elephant movement. We wrapped up our complimentary study in Asia at the end of 2024, and we canโ€™t wait to reveal the findings! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue analyzing data and unveiling our exciting results. Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1002/wlb3.01419 #BringTheElephantHome #ElephantConservation #HumanElephantConflict #HEC #ConservationResearch #WildlifeConservation #Elephants #Research #Sustainability #Bees #Pheromones #Innovation #UniversityOfHawaii #AsiaStudy #SustainableSolutions
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  • ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ˜ Climate Change & Human-Elephant Conflict: A Growing Challenge ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒ A recent study by Guarnieri et al., 2024 explores how climate change, agricultural expansion, and human population growth are reshaping human-elephant conflict across Africa and Asia. ๐Ÿ”บThe findings? By 2050, conflict risk will increase, especially under high-emission scenarios, making proactive mitigation efforts more urgent than ever. โญ๏ธKey Takeaways: 1. More conflict, more challenges โ€“ As croplands and human settlements expand, elephants will face shrinking safe spaces, escalating crop-raiding and human-wildlife tensions. 2. Climate shifts matter โ€“ While some areas may become less suitable for elephants, others will see intensified conflict risk where climate stress and human expansion collide. 3. The future is in our hands โ€“ Under low-emission scenarios, conflict risk remains lower, highlighting the power of sustainable action. ๐Ÿ’ก Why This Matters & What We Can Do: At BTEH, we work to foster human-elephant coexistence through elephant-friendly agriculture, community-led conservation, and conflict mitigation strategies. This study underscores the urgency of scaling up solutionsโ€”like beehive fences, alternative crops, and land-use planningโ€”to reduce tensions and protect both people and elephants. โœ… Take Action Today! - Support elephant-friendly agriculture by choosing sustainable products. - Raise awarenessโ€”share this post and spark conversations about human-elephant coexistence. - Donate to organizations funding conflict mitigation and wildlife conservation. ๐Ÿ”Ž Read the full study here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10861898/ #HumanElephantCoexistence #ConservationMatters #ClimateChange #WildlifeProtection #PNAS #Africa #Asia #climateaction