Bhunte, now, is a nine-year-old bull*! And his sister, Sano, born on the 6th of November, 2021, is now over four years old. Over the years, Bhunte has been a caring brother, always protecting Sano wherever they go. Once, when... Continue Reading →
"Maa, ahok!" His tiny tail stretched back towards his mother, Umika, Thakur-- a baby elephant--from Assam, carefully navigated through the humans' settlements. It was another tough day for Thakur. He’s a bit different from his friends and not quite like... Continue Reading →
When Bhunte was just a calf, he enjoyed the rain, hiding underneath his mother. Though the rain cleans and replenishes Bhunte's abode, it can be challenging for newborn calves, especially when the river overflows. Bhunte remembers how he was nearly... Continue Reading →
It has been quite some time since Bhunte and Sanu last ventured into the forest and made new acquaintances. Recently, Bhunte heard a distressing tale about his friend, Boon-mee, a young elephant residing in the forests of Thailand. During a... Continue Reading →
It was on the 18th of August, 2019, when Bhunte met Tikiri, from Sri Lanka, she was in an appalling state and died a few days after. Bhunte's reminiscent of his last meeting with Tikiri is no less different than... Continue Reading →
Little does Bhunte know about the vast world of sea and the enigma within. But, he heard from his distant uncle, Sailo dai, who often travels all around the forest and beyond, that there is a little sea cow 'Vaquita'... Continue Reading →
Wang Shu and his herd members are travelling through the cities from their home for a few months. Every human, wondering why Wang Shu's herd is making such a long tour in their habitations, barely know that Wang Shu wanted... Continue Reading →
Bhunte met Mayang. She is shorter than Bhunte. Her ears are little larger than his. There are very few of Mayang's family left in the islands of Borneo, Indonesia and Malaysia. Mayang is also called a pygmy elephant. Because of... Continue Reading →
Bhunte as always started throwing tantrums to his mom. He nagged about not liking those grasses. He said these do not taste delicious. His mom thumped her trunk and said 'Do you know Charuka aunty?'. 'No!' 'Well, she lives in... Continue Reading →
Bhunte: The baby elephant 