ChangeMakers Joyce Poole - Elephant Biologist & Elephant Communication

Joyce Poole, a renowned elephant conservationist, discusses her life's work, including her research on elephant communication and must, the challenges of human-elephant conflict, and the impact of the ivory ban. She shares personal stories of empathy between humans and elephants and highlights the importance of understanding elephant behavior for conservation. The Elephant Ethogram, a comprehensive online library of elephant behavior, is introduced as a tool for education and research. Poole emphasizes the need for human responsibility in conserving elephant habitats.

What role does trauma from poaching play in the behaviour of elephants?

What are the major threats to elephant populations today?

Discuss the implications of agricultural expansion on elephant habitats.

Explain the concept of the Elephant Ethogram and its purpose.