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

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Support Elephant Well-being through Habitat Expansion!

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New article! Studying the elephant-sized issues of living with elephants

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  • ✨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! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
  • 🌱🐘 Celebrating a Major Milestone!

We are thrilled to announce that Bring the Elephant Home has reached a groundbreaking milestone with the publication of our multidisciplinary study, “The Role of Alternative Crop Cultivation in Promoting Human-Elephant Coexistence,” in the journal Diversity!

In partnership with local farmers in Ruam Thai Village, we demonstrated that planting alternative crops like lemongrass and citronella can significantly reduce elephant crop damage—by more than 80%! 

This pioneering research led by Ave Owen (@ave_withelephants) was the catalyst and blueprint for where we find our alternative cropping research and the Tom Yum Project today! 

Check out the article here: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/16/9/519

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. Together, we are making strides toward a future where humans and elephants can thrive together in harmony. 🌍✨

#HumanElephantCoexistence #SustainableFarming #Conservation #ElephantFriendlyAgriculture #ResearchMilestone
  • 🌻 Our sun hemp fields were supposed to be a humble soil amendment project, but it turns out they’ve become the hottest new tourist attraction in town! 🌟 Who knew that a cover crop could steal the show?

While we’re thrilled to see everyone enjoying the vibrant yellow blooms, these beautiful plants are more than just a pretty face. 🌱 Sunhemp plays a crucial role in our alternative crop planting by enriching the soil with much-needed nitrogen, improving its structure, and suppressing weeds—setting the stage for a healthy, sustainable harvest.

So, next time you’re admiring the fields, remember that these golden beauties are hard at work, making our land more resilient for future crops (even if they do look like they belong in a postcard)! 📸

#UnexpectedTouristSpot #SunhempStunners #SustainableFarming #AlternativeCrops #BeautyWithPurpose
  • 🐝 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible collaborators from the University of Hawaii for joining us on an adventurous and buzzing two-week visit! 🌺 Your expertise and passion have been invaluable in advancing our Bee the Change project and continuing our study on bee hive fences and alarm pheromones to deter elephants from crop fields.

We also conducted a community meeting with local beekeepers, where our team presented updates on the Bee the Change project and exciting preliminary results. Stay tuned for more updates! 

Here’s to more exciting discoveries and impactful work ahead! 🌍✨

#BeeTheChange #ElephantConservation #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #ResearchCollaboration #SustainableFutures #BuzzingWithGratitude
  • Our Bee the Change Research Manager and PhD candidate Tyler @t.nucks is featured in the @cuartssciences magazine for World Elephant Day! 

Check out the article where Tyler emphasizes the importance of justice, equity, and inclusion in the search for human-elephant coexistence. 

👉🏻 https://www.colorado.edu/asmagazine/2024/08/12/studying-elephant-sized-issues-living-elephants
  • Bring the Elephant Home is Hiring! 🐘

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation, community development, and outdoor education? Join Bring The Elephant Home as our Education and Outreach Officer!

Location: Ruam Thai village, Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan

Requirements:
- Thai resident, fluent in Thai and English
- Experience in community engagement, event planning, and financial management
- Degree in community development, environmental education, or related fields
- Passionate about conservation and outdoor activities

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and execute conservation events with schools, companies, and local communities
- Collaborate with community leaders and partners
- Manage budgets and timelines, and maintain accurate financial records
- Foster new partnerships for CSR and conservation initiatives

Please send a cover letter and your current CV including two references before August 30 2024 to support@bteh.org