We need to act now

BTEH is dedicated to the well-being and survival of African and Asian elephants, fostering socio-ecological resilience in communities seeking human-elephant coexistence, and striving for a world where both elephants and people can thrive. Our community-based conservation approach, developed since BTEH’s founding in 2004, emphasises shared decision-making, sustainability, equality, and partnerships. Through our projects, we promote evidence-based solutions that achieve human-elephant coexistence through range expansion, habitat restoration and supporting farmers in elephant-friendly livelihoods and land use, generating benefits for people, elephants and the ecosystems they share.

For the future of elephants!

Elephants are a keystone species in the ecosystems they are part of. Elephants disperse seeds, maintain grasslands and find water, all crucial for the survival of other species.

The mission of Bring The Elephant Home is to increase the chances of survival for elephants
in the wild and strive towards a
harmonious world where both humans and elephants can thrive, mutually benefiting from
coexistence.

We need your help

We always welcome partners, volunteers, donors and sponsors for our projects. Please consider participating in one of our initiatives or supporting our mission by making a donation. You can follow the latest news here.

Meet the team

Bring The Elephant Home is active on three continents. There is a lot of work to do for our various projects around the world, and we help to realise our ambitious plans is always welcome! More info: volunteer@bteh.org. Meet the team!

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Elephant research experience Nov 27 - Dec 6, 2024 Thailand

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An incredible study on nest predation in tropical forest birds!

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Celebrating a major milestone; the publication of our multidisciplinary study!

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  • Our hearts go out to the dedicated rescue teams working tirelessly to save elephants and assist affected communities in the wake of devastating floods in northern Thailand. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Faa Sai, an elephant rescued with the support of Bring The Elephant Home in 2007.
  • 🐘🐝 Incredible camera trap footage!

Our team has captured so many amazing videos showing the hidden lives of wild elephants during our study of synthetic bee attack pheromones! This groundbreaking study, in collaboration with Prof. Mark Wright from @UHManoa, explores how Asian elephants respond to honey bee alarm signals.

Using SPLAT technology, we’re testing a modified version of a pheromone blend that successfully repelled African elephants in previous research. Our goal? To develop eco-friendly ways to manage elephant-human conflicts and protect both species.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we uncover the intricate relationship and lives of elephants and bees! 🐘🔬🐝

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  • 🐘 Calling all elephant lovers and aspiring conservationists! Join us in Thailand!🇹🇭

You asked and we delivered! We are bringing our incredible volunteer research program to Thailand! 

Join us for an unforgettable 10-day elephant research experience in Thailand’s stunning Kuiburi National Park!
🗓️ November 27 - December 6, 2024
🏞️ Kuiburi National Park, Thailand
🐘 Elephant ID and Behavior Program 

As one of just 8 research assistants, you’ll:
- Track wild elephants through lush jungles
- Contribute to cutting-edge conservation projects
- Work alongside researchers and local experts
- Contribute firsthand to human-elephant coexistence

Don’t just watch nature documentaries - live one! Make a real impact on elephant conservation while immersing yourself in the heart of Thailand’s wilderness.

‼️Limited spots available. 
Apply now for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Learn more: [www.bit.ly/THELE24] Link in our bio! 

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  • From challenge to opportunity 🌿✨

Faced with oversaturated markets, the resilient alternative crop farmers have pivoted to dry lemongrass production. Through collaboration with our neighbors in Yang Chum village, who graciously offered their drying facility, we’re now preparing bulk-dried lemongrass for sale.

This innovative shift showcases the power of community support and adaptability in agriculture and human-elephant coexistence strategies. Together, we’re cultivating not just crops, but sustainable solutions! 🐘🌳

We appreciate the hard work and continued dedication of this Ruam Thai community group and our team at BTEH. Long hours of chopping and massive prep work went into this effort. ❤️
  • ✨If you aren’t impressed with our field team, you haven’t been paying attention! 😎 No stretch to say they are some of the world's most talented and dedicated folks! 

Rain or shine, they have been working on existing and new approaches to study elephant activity in Kuiburi 🐘continuing our efforts to research elephant crop interactions but now expanding to evaluate landscape-level study by tracking elephant activity on foot! Amazing! 🤩 

Share some love and support for these all-stars of human-elephant coexistence, putting in the literal footwork, even contending with dangerous wildlife (🐈🪲😋). Thanks for all you do! ❤️🙏🏻❤️