Selected Web Sites



Absolut Elephant.
Online:
http://www.elephant.se/
Description: Provides information about elephants and the people who work with elephants. There is a searchable database for captive elephants on the main page

African Elephant Bibliography.
Online: http://www.elephant.chebucto.ns.ca/
Description: A searchable bibliography of references on the biology and ecology of the African elephant. Links to Save the Elephants and African Elephant Specialists Group.

African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG).
Online: http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/sgs/afesg/index.html
Description: This is the web site of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), Species Survival Commission (SSC), African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG). It provides technical resources for elephant conservation and management, developed by the AfESG and partner organizations.

The Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project.
Online: http://www.elephantart.com/
Description: A not-for-profit group that raises funds for elephant conservation by selling art created by elephants in captivity.

eleblog.
Online: http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/elephant/
Description: A collection of news about elephants.

Elephant Bibliographic Database.
Online: http://www.elephantcare.org/database.htm
Description: A bibliographic database comprised of over 2000 articles on African and Asian elephants, primarily healthcare, science and husbandry, but also ecology and conservation.

Elephant Care International.
Online: http://www.elephantcare.org/
Description: An independent program devoted to elephant healthcare and conservation. Facilitates the sharing of elephant data among professionals. Image gallery, links.

Elephant Information Repository.
Online: http://elephant.elehost.com/index.html
Description: Provides information about elephant biology and anatomy, links to elephant-related organizations, news, books, and multimedia sources.

Elephant Manager's Association (EMA).
Online: http://www.elephant-managers.com/
Description: This group is comprised of elephant professionals working to ensure safe management of captive animals and supporting conservation research worldwide.

Elephant Managers and Owners Association (EMOA).
Online: http://www.emoa.org.za/
Description: This group promotes, monitors and advises on all aspects of elephant management, conservation and welfare for the African elephant.

Elephant Nature Park.
Online: http://www.thaifocus.com/elephant/
Description: Many pages concerning projects, general elephant knowledge, lifestyles, photographs.

Elephant News.
Online: http://www.elephant-news.com/
Description: Get the latest news and event information about elephants from around the world.

The Elephant Sanctuary.
Online: http://www.elephants.com/
Description: An elephant sanctuary in Tennessee. Information and photographs on elephants plus ELECAM.

European Elephant Keeper and Manager Association (EEKMA).
Online: http://www.eekma.org/
Description: A forum for elephant keepers primarily but curators and other interested persons may be permitted to join. Quarterly newsletter, links, training programs, education for keepers, workshops. Information on the site is also available in German.

Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE).
Online: http://www.elephants-soraida.com/
Description: Information on this site is available in English or Thai. The group is working for conservation and protection of the Asian elephant.

Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Online: http://www.elephantsanctuary.org/
Description: Mission is to provide a safe permanent haven for all elephants requiring sanctuary and to provide education, training and study of these endangered species.

Elephant Taxon Advisory Group/Species Survival Plan. Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Online: http://www.elephanttag.org/
Description: Provides general information on elephants as well as management and care standards for professional animal handlers.

Center for Elephant Conservation. Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey.
Online: http://www.ringling.com/cec/
Description: The Center for Elephant Conservation works on reproduction and breeding of the Asian elephant plus various research projects for conservation and preservation of the species.

Asian Elephants. Smithsonian Institution. National Zoological Park.
Online: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsianElephants/default.cfm
Description: Provides information on Asian elephant biology and training, exhibits at the National Zoo, and a scientific publications list.

Military Elephants: A Working Bibliography of MHI Sources. US Army. Military History Institute.
Online: http://www.carlisle.army.mil/usamhi/Bibliographies/ReferenceBibliographies/animals/elephants.doc
Description: Last updated in 2001, this bibliography provides citations on the history of elephants and other animals in military service.

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