How are humans interactions with elephants?

This study investigates how individual elephants choose to initiate interactions with humans by examining whether interaction types and frequencies vary both between elephants and with regards to the category of human involved in the interaction. read more

Human attitudes, behaviors, perceptions,mood and stress levels affect not only our interactions with the elephants, but can also influence their interactions with each other. Data continues to be collected proving what we already know; that elephants are social and sensitive beings. read more

Humans are the only real predators of elephants. The fact that we continue to destroy the natural habitat where these animals live is upsetting. Thanks to the efforts of many conservation groups pressure is being placed on governments and on society to stop these changes. read more

Because of the long history of interaction, and the complexity of engagement, a wide range of techniques have been used to study elephants and humans in the past. read more