Elephant societies in the wild are typically matriarchal, led by experienced females who guide group decision-making, offer stability, and maintain social cohesion. Now, with Kavalamanja, the eldest female naturally taking on the matriarch role and surrounded by a female majority (for the first time in our history), we are seeing more nurturing behaviours, stronger bonds, and less tension in the group. This shift mirrors natural elephant behaviour, where female-dominated herds offer security, em

Wilson Chinda GRI-Communications Officer In the heart of Zambia’s breathtaking landscapes, where communities and wildlife share the same...

Lisa Olivier, GRI-Conservation Behaviour Advisor This month marks 9 years since Muchichili (Muchi) was rescued, and he has undergone a...